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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.06, 10,991.28 and 4,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.06, 10,991.28 and 4,049.48 is: 6,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.06 : 10,991.28 = 4,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.06/10,991.28 = 4,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.06x = 10,991.28 × 4,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.06x = 44,508,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,968.53/7,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.84

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