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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.60, 10,710.90 and 6,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.60, 10,710.90 and 6,994.80 is: 10,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.60 : 10,710.90 = 6,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.60/10,710.90 = 6,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.60x = 10,710.90 × 6,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.60x = 74,920,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,920,603.32/7,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.20

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