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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.60, 10,814.40 and 6,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.60, 10,814.40 and 6,118.80 is: 9,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.60 : 10,814.40 = 6,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.60/10,814.40 = 6,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.60x = 10,814.40 × 6,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.60x = 66,171,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171,150.72/7,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.20

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