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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.56, 10,738.50 and 6,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.56, 10,738.50 and 6,180 is: 9,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.56 : 10,738.50 = 6,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.56/10,738.50 = 6,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.56x = 10,738.50 × 6,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.56x = 66,363,930
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,363,930/7,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.36

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