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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.56, 11,087.34 and 4,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.56, 11,087.34 and 4,268.68 is: 6,403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.56 : 11,087.34 = 4,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.56/11,087.34 = 4,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.56x = 11,087.34 × 4,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.56x = 47,328,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328,306.51/7,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.02

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