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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.60, 11,147.40 and 6,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.60, 11,147.40 and 6,848.40 is: 10,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.60 : 11,147.40 = 6,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.60/11,147.40 = 6,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.60x = 11,147.40 × 6,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.60x = 76,341,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,341,854.16/7,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.60

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