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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.36, 11,140.71 and 6,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.36, 11,140.71 and 6,052.29 is: 9,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.36 : 11,140.71 = 6,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.36/11,140.71 = 6,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.36x = 11,140.71 × 6,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.36x = 67,426,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426,888.32/7,422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.29

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