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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.40, 10,899.90 and 7,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.40, 10,899.90 and 7,115.40 is: 10,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.40 : 10,899.90 = 7,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.40/10,899.90 = 7,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.40x = 10,899.90 × 7,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.40x = 77,557,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,557,148.46/7,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,657.26

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