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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.24, 11,004.36 and 6,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.24, 11,004.36 and 6,115.72 is: 9,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.24 : 11,004.36 = 6,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.24/11,004.36 = 6,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.24x = 11,004.36 × 6,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.24x = 67,299,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,299,584.54/7,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.33

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