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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.40, 10,989.12 and 6,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.40, 10,989.12 and 6,294.24 is: 9,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.40 : 10,989.12 = 6,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.40/10,989.12 = 6,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.40x = 10,989.12 × 6,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.40x = 69,168,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168,158.67/7,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.10

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