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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.31, 10,993.55 and 6,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.31, 10,993.55 and 6,376.16 is: 9,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.31 : 10,993.55 = 6,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.31/10,993.55 = 6,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.31x = 10,993.55 × 6,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.31x = 70,096,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,096,629.37/7,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.59

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