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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.20, 10,969.80 and 6,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.20, 10,969.80 and 6,708.40 is: 10,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.20 : 10,969.80 = 6,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.20/10,969.80 = 6,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.20x = 10,969.80 × 6,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.20x = 73,589,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589,806.32/7,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.60

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