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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.80, 10,709.70 and 6,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.80, 10,709.70 and 6,362.20 is: 9,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.80 : 10,709.70 = 6,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.80/10,709.70 = 6,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.80x = 10,709.70 × 6,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.80x = 68,137,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137,253.34/7,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.30

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