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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.52, 11,046.96 and 4,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.52, 11,046.96 and 4,086.16 is: 6,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.52 : 11,046.96 = 4,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.52/11,046.96 = 4,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.52x = 11,046.96 × 4,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.52x = 45,139,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,139,646.07/7,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.52

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