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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.80, 10,966.20 and 4,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.80, 10,966.20 and 4,200.40 is: 6,300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.80 : 10,966.20 = 4,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.80/10,966.20 = 4,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.80x = 10,966.20 × 4,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.80x = 46,062,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,426.48/7,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.60

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