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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.96, 10,110.15 and 6,762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.96, 10,110.15 and 6,762.22 is: 9,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.96 : 10,110.15 = 6,762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.96/10,110.15 = 6,762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.96x = 10,110.15 × 6,762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.96x = 68,367,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367,033.26/7,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.26

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