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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.60, 11,006.40 and 6,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.60, 11,006.40 and 6,531.20 is: 9,796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.60 : 11,006.40 = 6,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.60/11,006.40 = 6,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.60x = 11,006.40 × 6,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.60x = 71,884,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884,999.68/7,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,796.80

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