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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.72, 10,211.76 and 6,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.72, 10,211.76 and 6,295.44 is: 8,667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.72 : 10,211.76 = 6,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.72/10,211.76 = 6,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.72x = 10,211.76 × 6,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.72x = 64,287,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,287,522.37/7,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.92

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