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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.40, 10,937.40 and 6,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.40, 10,937.40 and 6,206.20 is: 9,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.40 : 10,937.40 = 6,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.40/10,937.40 = 6,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.40x = 10,937.40 × 6,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.40x = 67,879,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879,691.88/7,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.03

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