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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.80, 10,906.20 and 4,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.80, 10,906.20 and 4,160.40 is: 6,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.80 : 10,906.20 = 4,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.80/10,906.20 = 4,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.80x = 10,906.20 × 4,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.80x = 45,374,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,154.48/7,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.60

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