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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.69, 10,909.94 and 7,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.69, 10,909.94 and 7,160.10 is: 10,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.69 : 10,909.94 = 7,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.69/10,909.94 = 7,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.69x = 10,909.94 × 7,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.69x = 78,116,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,116,225.59/7,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.04

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