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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.80, 10,921.20 and 6,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.80, 10,921.20 and 6,187.30 is: 9,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.80 : 10,921.20 = 6,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.80/10,921.20 = 6,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.80x = 10,921.20 × 6,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.80x = 67,572,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,572,740.76/7,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.95

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