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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.76, 10,073.52 and 6,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.76, 10,073.52 and 6,422.44 is: 8,835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.76 : 10,073.52 = 6,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.76/10,073.52 = 6,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.76x = 10,073.52 × 6,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.76x = 64,696,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,577.79/7,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.00

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