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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.40, 10,956.90 and 6,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.40, 10,956.90 and 6,019.40 is: 9,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.40 : 10,956.90 = 6,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.40/10,956.90 = 6,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.40x = 10,956.90 × 6,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.40x = 65,953,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,953,963.86/7,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.77

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