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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.92, 11,170.96 and 6,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.92, 11,170.96 and 6,055.84 is: 9,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.92 : 11,170.96 = 6,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.92/11,170.96 = 6,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.92x = 11,170.96 × 6,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.92x = 67,649,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649,546.41/7,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.45

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