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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.54, 11,221.90 and 6,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.54, 11,221.90 and 6,088.34 is: 9,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.54 : 11,221.90 = 6,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.54/11,221.90 = 6,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.54x = 11,221.90 × 6,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.54x = 68,322,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,322,742.65/7,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.18

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