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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.64, 11,147.32 and 6,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.64, 11,147.32 and 6,056.17 is: 9,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.64 : 11,147.32 = 6,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.64/11,147.32 = 6,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.64x = 11,147.32 × 6,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.64x = 67,510,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,510,044.67/7,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.37

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