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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.29, 10,985.37 and 6,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.29, 10,985.37 and 6,332.14 is: 9,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.29 : 10,985.37 = 6,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.29/10,985.37 = 6,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.29x = 10,985.37 × 6,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.29x = 69,560,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,560,900.79/7,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.67

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