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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.83, 11,002.43 and 6,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.83, 11,002.43 and 6,290.36 is: 9,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.83 : 11,002.43 = 6,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.83/11,002.43 = 6,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.83x = 11,002.43 × 6,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.83x = 69,209,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209,247.55/7,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.27

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