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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.60, 10,785.90 and 4,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.60, 10,785.90 and 4,272.20 is: 6,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.60 : 10,785.90 = 4,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.60/10,785.90 = 4,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.60x = 10,785.90 × 4,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.60x = 46,079,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,079,521.98/7,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.30

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