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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.40, 10,877.40 and 6,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.40, 10,877.40 and 6,290.40 is: 9,421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.40 : 10,877.40 = 6,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.40/10,877.40 = 6,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.40x = 10,877.40 × 6,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.40x = 68,423,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,423,196.96/7,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.57

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