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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.98, 11,079.84 and 6,608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.98, 11,079.84 and 6,608.36 is: 9,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.98 : 11,079.84 = 6,608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.98/11,079.84 = 6,608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.98x = 11,079.84 × 6,608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.98x = 73,219,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,219,571.46/7,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.93

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