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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.52, 11,027.70 and 6,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.52, 11,027.70 and 6,268.20 is: 9,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.52 : 11,027.70 = 6,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.52/11,027.70 = 6,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.52x = 11,027.70 × 6,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.52x = 69,123,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,123,829.14/7,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.89

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