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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.02, 11,002.35 and 6,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.02, 11,002.35 and 6,181.62 is: 9,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.02 : 11,002.35 = 6,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.02/11,002.35 = 6,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.02x = 11,002.35 × 6,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.02x = 68,012,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012,346.81/7,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.87

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