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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.30, 10,710.45 and 6,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.30, 10,710.45 and 6,276.30 is: 9,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.30 : 10,710.45 = 6,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.30/10,710.45 = 6,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.30x = 10,710.45 × 6,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.30x = 67,221,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,221,997.34/7,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.45

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