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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.73, 10,911.09 and 3,774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.73, 10,911.09 and 3,774.90 is: 5,650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.73 : 10,911.09 = 3,774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.73/10,911.09 = 3,774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.73x = 10,911.09 × 3,774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.73x = 41,188,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188,273.64/7,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.18

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