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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.04, 10,886.40 and 6,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.04, 10,886.40 and 6,161.40 is: 9,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.04 : 10,886.40 = 6,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.04/10,886.40 = 6,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.04x = 10,886.40 × 6,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.04x = 67,075,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075,464.96/7,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.74

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