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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,117.40, 10,668.90 and 4,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,117.40, 10,668.90 and 4,194.20 is: 6,287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,117.40 : 10,668.90 = 4,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,117.40/10,668.90 = 4,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,117.40x = 10,668.90 × 4,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,117.40x = 44,747,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,747,500.38/7,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.06

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