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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.36, 10,991.75 and 4,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.36, 10,991.75 and 4,049.81 is: 6,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.36 : 10,991.75 = 4,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.36/10,991.75 = 4,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.36x = 10,991.75 × 4,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.36x = 44,514,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514,423.86/7,340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.34

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