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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.26, 10,985.27 and 6,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.26, 10,985.27 and 6,281.96 is: 9,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.26 : 10,985.27 = 6,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.26/10,985.27 = 6,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.26x = 10,985.27 × 6,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.26x = 69,008,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,008,940.39/7,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.69

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