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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.70, 11,086.05 and 6,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.70, 11,086.05 and 6,856.10 is: 10,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.70 : 11,086.05 = 6,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.70/11,086.05 = 6,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.70x = 11,086.05 × 6,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.70x = 76,007,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007,067.41/7,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.15

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