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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.40, 10,964.10 and 7,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.40, 10,964.10 and 7,266.20 is: 10,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.40 : 10,964.10 = 7,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.40/10,964.10 = 7,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.40x = 10,964.10 × 7,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.40x = 79,667,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,667,343.42/7,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.30

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