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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.41, 10,116.24 and 6,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.41, 10,116.24 and 6,766.66 is: 9,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.41 : 10,116.24 = 6,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.41/10,116.24 = 6,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.41x = 10,116.24 × 6,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.41x = 68,453,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453,105.98/7,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.34

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