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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.44, 10,111.98 and 4,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.44, 10,111.98 and 4,493.76 is: 6,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.44 : 10,111.98 = 4,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.44/10,111.98 = 4,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.44x = 10,111.98 × 4,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.44x = 45,440,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440,811.24/7,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.30

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