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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.92, 10,996 and 6,258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.92, 10,996 and 6,258.56 is: 9,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.92 : 10,996 = 6,258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.92/10,996 = 6,258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.92x = 10,996 × 6,258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.92x = 68,819,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819,125.76/7,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.91

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