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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.80, 10,851.90 and 6,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.80, 10,851.90 and 6,140.20 is: 9,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.80 : 10,851.90 = 6,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.80/10,851.90 = 6,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.80x = 10,851.90 × 6,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.80x = 66,632,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,632,836.38/7,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.14

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