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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.45, 11,003.40 and 4,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.45, 11,003.40 and 4,047.90 is: 6,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.45 : 11,003.40 = 4,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.45/11,003.40 = 4,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.45x = 11,003.40 × 4,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.45x = 44,540,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,662.86/7,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.46

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