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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.40, 10,941.03 and 6,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.40, 10,941.03 and 6,080.28 is: 9,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.40 : 10,941.03 = 6,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.40/10,941.03 = 6,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.40x = 10,941.03 × 6,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.40x = 66,524,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,524,525.89/7,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.98

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