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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.02, 10,245.79 and 6,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.02, 10,245.79 and 6,622.97 is: 9,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.02 : 10,245.79 = 6,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.02/10,245.79 = 6,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.02x = 10,245.79 × 6,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.02x = 67,857,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,857,559.80/7,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.97

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