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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.41, 11,043.42 and 6,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.41, 11,043.42 and 6,214.51 is: 9,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.41 : 11,043.42 = 6,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.41/11,043.42 = 6,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.41x = 11,043.42 × 6,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.41x = 68,629,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,629,444.02/7,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.96

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