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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.56, 11,073.96 and 4,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.56, 11,073.96 and 4,099.44 is: 6,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.56 : 11,073.96 = 4,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.56/11,073.96 = 4,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.56x = 11,073.96 × 4,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.56x = 45,397,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,034.58/7,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.06

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