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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.30, 10,908.45 and 6,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.30, 10,908.45 and 6,408.30 is: 9,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.30 : 10,908.45 = 6,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.30/10,908.45 = 6,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.30x = 10,908.45 × 6,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.30x = 69,904,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,904,620.14/7,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.45

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