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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.32, 11,118.96 and 6,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.32, 11,118.96 and 6,041.44 is: 9,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.32 : 11,118.96 = 6,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.32/11,118.96 = 6,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.32x = 11,118.96 × 6,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.32x = 67,174,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174,529.70/7,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.55

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