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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.98, 10,909.42 and 3,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.98, 10,909.42 and 3,324.11 is: 4,985.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.98 : 10,909.42 = 3,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.98/10,909.42 = 3,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.98x = 10,909.42 × 3,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.98x = 36,264,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264,112.12/7,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.46

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