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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.46, 10,966.10 and 6,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.46, 10,966.10 and 6,271.10 is: 9,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.46 : 10,966.10 = 6,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.46/10,966.10 = 6,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.46x = 10,966.10 × 6,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.46x = 68,769,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,769,423.52/7,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.72

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