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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.90, 11,003.70 and 6,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.90, 11,003.70 and 6,104.60 is: 9,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.90 : 11,003.70 = 6,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.90/11,003.70 = 6,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.90x = 11,003.70 × 6,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.90x = 67,173,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,173,187.02/7,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.80

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