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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.60, 10,904.40 and 6,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.60, 10,904.40 and 6,178.80 is: 9,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.60 : 10,904.40 = 6,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.60/10,904.40 = 6,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.60x = 10,904.40 × 6,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.60x = 67,376,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,376,106.72/7,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.20

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