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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.08, 10,101.41 and 6,717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.08, 10,101.41 and 6,717.98 is: 9,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.08 : 10,101.41 = 6,717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.08/10,101.41 = 6,717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.08x = 10,101.41 × 6,717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.08x = 67,861,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,861,070.35/7,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.21

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