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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.28, 10,138.99 and 6,858.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.28, 10,138.99 and 6,858.21 is: 9,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.28 : 10,138.99 = 6,858.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.28/10,138.99 = 6,858.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.28x = 10,138.99 × 6,858.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.28x = 69,535,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,535,299.31/7,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.22

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