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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.20, 10,889.76 and 6,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.20, 10,889.76 and 6,095.40 is: 9,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.20 : 10,889.76 = 6,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.20/10,889.76 = 6,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.20x = 10,889.76 × 6,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.20x = 66,377,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,377,443.10/7,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.54

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