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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.20, 10,885.86 and 4,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.20, 10,885.86 and 4,341.24 is: 6,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.20 : 10,885.86 = 4,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.20/10,885.86 = 4,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.20x = 10,885.86 × 4,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.20x = 47,258,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,258,130.87/7,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.25

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