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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.88, 11,042.81 and 6,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.88, 11,042.81 and 6,058.08 is: 9,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.88 : 11,042.81 = 6,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.88/11,042.81 = 6,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.88x = 11,042.81 × 6,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.88x = 66,898,196.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,898,196.11/7,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.11

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