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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.95, 11,050.65 and 4,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.95, 11,050.65 and 4,079.40 is: 6,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.95 : 11,050.65 = 4,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.95/11,050.65 = 4,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.95x = 11,050.65 × 4,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.95x = 45,080,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080,021.61/7,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.72

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