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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.22, 10,972.21 and 6,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.22, 10,972.21 and 6,248.14 is: 9,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.22 : 10,972.21 = 6,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.22/10,972.21 = 6,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.22x = 10,972.21 × 6,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.22x = 68,555,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555,872.85/7,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.45

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