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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.88, 10,091.52 and 6,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.88, 10,091.52 and 6,599.32 is: 9,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.88 : 10,091.52 = 6,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.88/10,091.52 = 6,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.88x = 10,091.52 × 6,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.88x = 66,597,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,597,169.77/7,308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.82

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