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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.69, 10,115.72 and 6,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.69, 10,115.72 and 6,703.44 is: 9,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.69 : 10,115.72 = 6,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.69/10,115.72 = 6,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.69x = 10,115.72 × 6,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.69x = 67,810,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810,088.56/7,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.72

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