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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.40, 11,395.35 and 4,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.40, 11,395.35 and 4,093.29 is: 6,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.40 : 11,395.35 = 4,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.40/11,395.35 = 4,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.40x = 11,395.35 × 4,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.40x = 46,644,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,472.20/7,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.30

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