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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.80, 11,086.20 and 6,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.80, 11,086.20 and 6,555.60 is: 9,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.80 : 11,086.20 = 6,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.80/11,086.20 = 6,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.80x = 11,086.20 × 6,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.80x = 72,676,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,676,692.72/7,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.40

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