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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.56, 10,954.44 and 6,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.56, 10,954.44 and 6,508.08 is: 9,733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.56 : 10,954.44 = 6,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.56/10,954.44 = 6,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.56x = 10,954.44 × 6,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.56x = 71,292,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292,371.88/7,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.33

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