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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.72, 11,011.56 and 6,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.72, 11,011.56 and 6,248.56 is: 9,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.72 : 11,011.56 = 6,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.72/11,011.56 = 6,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.72x = 11,011.56 × 6,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.72x = 68,806,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806,393.35/7,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.04

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