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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.44, 10,840.38 and 6,184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.44, 10,840.38 and 6,184.78 is: 9,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.44 : 10,840.38 = 6,184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.44/10,840.38 = 6,184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.44x = 10,840.38 × 6,184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.44x = 67,045,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,045,365.42/7,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.25

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