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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.24, 11,171.56 and 6,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.24, 11,171.56 and 6,137 is: 9,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.24 : 11,171.56 = 6,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.24/11,171.56 = 6,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.24x = 11,171.56 × 6,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.24x = 68,559,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,559,863.72/7,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.19

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