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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.03, 10,065.60 and 6,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.03, 10,065.60 and 6,416.72 is: 8,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.03 : 10,065.60 = 6,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.03/10,065.60 = 6,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.03x = 10,065.60 × 6,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.03x = 64,588,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,588,086.50/7,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.09

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