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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.10, 11,014.62 and 6,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.10, 11,014.62 and 6,041.82 is: 9,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.10 : 11,014.62 = 6,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.10/11,014.62 = 6,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.10x = 11,014.62 × 6,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.10x = 66,548,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,548,351.41/7,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.71

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