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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.18, 11,049.24 and 6,086.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.18, 11,049.24 and 6,086.42 is: 9,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.18 : 11,049.24 = 6,086.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.18/11,049.24 = 6,086.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.18x = 11,049.24 × 6,086.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.18x = 67,250,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250,315.32/7,379.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.52

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