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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.40, 10,893.90 and 4,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.40, 10,893.90 and 4,139.40 is: 6,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.40 : 10,893.90 = 4,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.40/10,893.90 = 4,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.40x = 10,893.90 × 4,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.40x = 45,094,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,209.66/7,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.84

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