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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.24, 11,184.60 and 6,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.24, 11,184.60 and 6,170 is: 9,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.24 : 11,184.60 = 6,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.24/11,184.60 = 6,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.24x = 11,184.60 × 6,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.24x = 69,008,982
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,008,982/7,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.24

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