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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.58, 11,061.75 and 6,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.58, 11,061.75 and 6,059.94 is: 9,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.58 : 11,061.75 = 6,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.58/11,061.75 = 6,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.58x = 11,061.75 × 6,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.58x = 67,033,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033,541.30/7,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.91

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