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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.40, 10,977.12 and 6,613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.40, 10,977.12 and 6,613.92 is: 9,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.40 : 10,977.12 = 6,613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.40/10,977.12 = 6,613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.40x = 10,977.12 × 6,613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.40x = 72,601,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,601,793.51/7,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.03

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