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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.40, 10,060.38 and 6,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.40, 10,060.38 and 6,110.52 is: 8,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.40 : 10,060.38 = 6,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.40/10,060.38 = 6,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.40x = 10,060.38 × 6,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.40x = 61,474,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,153.20/7,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.31

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