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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.80, 10,920.90 and 6,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.80, 10,920.90 and 6,364.60 is: 9,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.80 : 10,920.90 = 6,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.80/10,920.90 = 6,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.80x = 10,920.90 × 6,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.80x = 69,507,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,507,160.14/7,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.45

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