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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.80, 11,072.70 and 4,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.80, 11,072.70 and 4,271.40 is: 6,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.80 : 11,072.70 = 4,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.80/11,072.70 = 4,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.80x = 11,072.70 × 4,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.80x = 47,295,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,930.78/7,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.10

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