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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.59, 11,012.39 and 6,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.59, 11,012.39 and 6,040.32 is: 9,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.59 : 11,012.39 = 6,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.59/11,012.39 = 6,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.59x = 11,012.39 × 6,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.59x = 66,518,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518,329.36/7,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.49

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