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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.40, 10,913.10 and 6,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.40, 10,913.10 and 6,843.40 is: 10,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.40 : 10,913.10 = 6,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.40/10,913.10 = 6,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.40x = 10,913.10 × 6,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.40x = 74,682,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682,708.54/7,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.10

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