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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.29, 10,997.42 and 6,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.29, 10,997.42 and 6,340.14 is: 9,519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.29 : 10,997.42 = 6,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.29/10,997.42 = 6,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.29x = 10,997.42 × 6,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.29x = 69,725,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725,150.74/7,324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.71

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