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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.40, 10,838.40 and 6,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.40, 10,838.40 and 6,140.20 is: 9,231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.40 : 10,838.40 = 6,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.40/10,838.40 = 6,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.40x = 10,838.40 × 6,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.40x = 66,549,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,549,943.68/7,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.00

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