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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.52, 10,979.10 and 6,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.52, 10,979.10 and 6,166.12 is: 9,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.52 : 10,979.10 = 6,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.52/10,979.10 = 6,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.52x = 10,979.10 × 6,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.52x = 67,698,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,698,448.09/7,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.63

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