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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.40, 10,841.40 and 6,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.40, 10,841.40 and 6,266.40 is: 9,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.40 : 10,841.40 = 6,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.40/10,841.40 = 6,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.40x = 10,841.40 × 6,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.40x = 67,936,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,936,548.96/7,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.58

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