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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.40, 10,995.60 and 7,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.40, 10,995.60 and 7,071.20 is: 10,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.40 : 10,995.60 = 7,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.40/10,995.60 = 7,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.40x = 10,995.60 × 7,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.40x = 77,752,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,752,086.72/7,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.80

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