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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.20, 10,855.80 and 6,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.20, 10,855.80 and 6,286.80 is: 9,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.20 : 10,855.80 = 6,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.20/10,855.80 = 6,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.20x = 10,855.80 × 6,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.20x = 68,248,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248,243.44/7,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.20

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