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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.40, 11,010.21 and 6,711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.40, 11,010.21 and 6,711.59 is: 10,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.40 : 11,010.21 = 6,711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.40/11,010.21 = 6,711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.40x = 11,010.21 × 6,711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.40x = 73,896,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,896,015.33/7,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.67

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