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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.29, 11,009.79 and 6,039.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.29, 11,009.79 and 6,039.99 is: 9,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.29 : 11,009.79 = 6,039.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.29/11,009.79 = 6,039.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.29x = 11,009.79 × 6,039.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.29x = 66,499,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,499,021.50/7,356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.76

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