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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.60, 10,905.90 and 6,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.60, 10,905.90 and 6,464.20 is: 9,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.60 : 10,905.90 = 6,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.60/10,905.90 = 6,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.60x = 10,905.90 × 6,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.60x = 70,497,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497,918.78/7,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.30

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