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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.60, 10,897.80 and 4,152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.60, 10,897.80 and 4,152.10 is: 6,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.60 : 10,897.80 = 4,152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.60/10,897.80 = 4,152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.60x = 10,897.80 × 4,152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.60x = 45,248,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248,755.38/7,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.52

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