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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.36, 10,801.19 and 7,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.36, 10,801.19 and 7,099.73 is: 9,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.36 : 10,801.19 = 7,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.36/10,801.19 = 7,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.36x = 10,801.19 × 7,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.36x = 76,685,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,685,577.43/7,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.15

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