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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.40, 10,988.10 and 4,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.40, 10,988.10 and 4,560.60 is: 6,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.40 : 10,988.10 = 4,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.40/10,988.10 = 4,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.40x = 10,988.10 × 4,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.40x = 50,112,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,112,328.86/7,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.90

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