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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.79, 11,222.28 and 6,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.79, 11,222.28 and 6,088.59 is: 9,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.79 : 11,222.28 = 6,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.79/11,222.28 = 6,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.79x = 11,222.28 × 6,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.79x = 68,327,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,327,861.79/7,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.56

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