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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.23, 11,171.55 and 6,137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.23, 11,171.55 and 6,137.01 is: 9,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.23 : 11,171.55 = 6,137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.23/11,171.55 = 6,137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.23x = 11,171.55 × 6,137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.23x = 68,559,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,559,914.07/7,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.21

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