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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.40, 10,998.45 and 6,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.40, 10,998.45 and 6,101.10 is: 9,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.40 : 10,998.45 = 6,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.40/10,998.45 = 6,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.40x = 10,998.45 × 6,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.40x = 67,102,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102,643.30/7,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.55

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