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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.51, 10,889.34 and 4,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.51, 10,889.34 and 4,140.04 is: 6,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.51 : 10,889.34 = 4,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.51/10,889.34 = 4,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.51x = 10,889.34 × 4,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.51x = 45,082,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,303.17/7,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.12

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