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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.58, 11,150.92 and 6,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.58, 11,150.92 and 6,042.46 is: 9,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.58 : 11,150.92 = 6,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.58/11,150.92 = 6,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.58x = 11,150.92 × 6,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.58x = 67,378,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,378,988.06/7,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.36

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