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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.83, 11,151.29 and 6,042.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.83, 11,151.29 and 6,042.71 is: 9,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.83 : 11,151.29 = 6,042.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.83/11,151.29 = 6,042.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.83x = 11,151.29 × 6,042.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.83x = 67,384,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,384,054.58/7,432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.73

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