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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.84, 11,059.23 and 6,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.84, 11,059.23 and 6,071.56 is: 9,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.84 : 11,059.23 = 6,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.84/11,059.23 = 6,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.84x = 11,059.23 × 6,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.84x = 67,146,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,146,778.50/7,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.32

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