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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.80, 10,872.30 and 6,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.80, 10,872.30 and 6,103.40 is: 9,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.80 : 10,872.30 = 6,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.80/10,872.30 = 6,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.80x = 10,872.30 × 6,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.80x = 66,357,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,357,995.82/7,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.90

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