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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,722.62, 10,664.80 and 6,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,722.62, 10,664.80 and 6,597 is: 9,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,722.62 : 10,664.80 = 6,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,722.62/10,664.80 = 6,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,722.62x = 10,664.80 × 6,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,722.62x = 70,355,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,355,685.60/7,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.34

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