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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.80, 11,230.20 and 6,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.80, 11,230.20 and 6,028.80 is: 9,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.80 : 11,230.20 = 6,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.80/11,230.20 = 6,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.80x = 11,230.20 × 6,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.80x = 67,704,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,704,629.76/7,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.20

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