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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.76, 10,969.44 and 6,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.76, 10,969.44 and 6,088.80 is: 9,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.76 : 10,969.44 = 6,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.76/10,969.44 = 6,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.76x = 10,969.44 × 6,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.76x = 66,790,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790,726.27/7,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.45

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