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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.36, 10,110.96 and 6,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.36, 10,110.96 and 6,006.72 is: 8,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.36 : 10,110.96 = 6,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.36/10,110.96 = 6,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.36x = 10,110.96 × 6,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.36x = 60,733,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,733,705.65/7,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.58

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