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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.41, 11,041.92 and 6,213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.41, 11,041.92 and 6,213.51 is: 9,307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.41 : 11,041.92 = 6,213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.41/11,041.92 = 6,213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.41x = 11,041.92 × 6,213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.41x = 68,609,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,609,080.34/7,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.46

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