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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.60, 10,912.32 and 6,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.60, 10,912.32 and 6,254.40 is: 9,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.60 : 10,912.32 = 6,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.60/10,912.32 = 6,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.60x = 10,912.32 × 6,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.60x = 68,250,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250,014.21/7,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.23

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