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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.61, 11,037.85 and 6,132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.61, 11,037.85 and 6,132.04 is: 9,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.61 : 11,037.85 = 6,132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.61/11,037.85 = 6,132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.61x = 11,037.85 × 6,132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.61x = 67,684,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,684,537.71/7,368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.52

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