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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.40, 10,886.40 and 6,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.40, 10,886.40 and 6,296.40 is: 9,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.40 : 10,886.40 = 6,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.40/10,886.40 = 6,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.40x = 10,886.40 × 6,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.40x = 68,545,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,545,128.96/7,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.57

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