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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.80, 10,908.30 and 6,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.80, 10,908.30 and 6,127.40 is: 9,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.80 : 10,908.30 = 6,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.80/10,908.30 = 6,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.80x = 10,908.30 × 6,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.80x = 66,839,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,839,517.42/7,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.88

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