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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.61, 11,052.36 and 4,078.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.61, 11,052.36 and 4,078.62 is: 6,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.61 : 11,052.36 = 4,078.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.61/11,052.36 = 4,078.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.61x = 11,052.36 × 4,078.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.61x = 45,078,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,078,376.54/7,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.95

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