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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.59, 11,013.89 and 6,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.59, 11,013.89 and 6,041.32 is: 9,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.59 : 11,013.89 = 6,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.59/11,013.89 = 6,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.59x = 11,013.89 × 6,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.59x = 66,538,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538,433.93/7,342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.98

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