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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.83, 11,097.28 and 6,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.83, 11,097.28 and 6,235.57 is: 9,342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.83 : 11,097.28 = 6,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.83/11,097.28 = 6,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.83x = 11,097.28 × 6,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.83x = 69,197,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,197,866.25/7,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.44

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