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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.66, 10,119.53 and 6,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.66, 10,119.53 and 6,531.80 is: 9,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.66 : 10,119.53 = 6,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.66/10,119.53 = 6,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.66x = 10,119.53 × 6,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.66x = 66,098,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098,691.78/7,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.07

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