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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.60, 10,704.30 and 6,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.60, 10,704.30 and 6,286.60 is: 9,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.60 : 10,704.30 = 6,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.60/10,704.30 = 6,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.60x = 10,704.30 × 6,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.60x = 67,293,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293,652.38/7,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.91

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