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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.72, 11,041.56 and 6,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.72, 11,041.56 and 6,268.56 is: 9,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.72 : 11,041.56 = 6,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.72/11,041.56 = 6,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.72x = 11,041.56 × 6,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.72x = 69,214,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,214,681.35/7,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.04

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