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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.60, 10,973.40 and 6,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.60, 10,973.40 and 6,509.20 is: 9,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.60 : 10,973.40 = 6,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.60/10,973.40 = 6,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.60x = 10,973.40 × 6,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.60x = 71,428,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,428,055.28/7,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,763.80

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