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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,138.80, 10,708.20 and 6,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,138.80, 10,708.20 and 6,361.20 is: 9,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138.80 : 10,708.20 = 6,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138.80/10,708.20 = 6,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138.80x = 10,708.20 × 6,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138.80x = 68,117,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,117,001.84/7,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.80

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