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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.95, 11,033.52 and 6,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.95, 11,033.52 and 6,863.02 is: 10,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.95 : 11,033.52 = 6,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.95/11,033.52 = 6,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.95x = 11,033.52 × 6,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.95x = 75,723,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,723,268.43/7,342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.38

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