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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.40, 10,890.90 and 6,299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.40, 10,890.90 and 6,299.40 is: 9,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.40 : 10,890.90 = 6,299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.40/10,890.90 = 6,299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.40x = 10,890.90 × 6,299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.40x = 68,606,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606,135.46/7,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.07

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