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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.70, 11,237.55 and 6,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.70, 11,237.55 and 6,033.70 is: 9,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.70 : 11,237.55 = 6,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.70/11,237.55 = 6,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.70x = 11,237.55 × 6,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.70x = 67,804,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,005.44/7,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.55

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