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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.65, 10,944.41 and 6,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.65, 10,944.41 and 6,082.53 is: 9,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.65 : 10,944.41 = 6,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.65/10,944.41 = 6,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.65x = 10,944.41 × 6,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.65x = 66,569,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,569,671.74/7,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.36

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