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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.59, 11,090.58 and 6,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.59, 11,090.58 and 6,481.27 is: 9,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.59 : 11,090.58 = 6,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.59/11,090.58 = 6,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.59x = 11,090.58 × 6,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.59x = 71,881,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881,043.44/7,412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.16

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