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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.59, 11,015.39 and 6,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.59, 11,015.39 and 6,042.32 is: 9,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.59 : 11,015.39 = 6,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.59/11,015.39 = 6,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.59x = 11,015.39 × 6,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.59x = 66,558,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,558,511.30/7,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.48

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