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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.16, 11,056.74 and 4,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.16, 11,056.74 and 4,291 is: 6,436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.16 : 11,056.74 = 4,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.16/11,056.74 = 4,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.16x = 11,056.74 × 4,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.16x = 47,444,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,444,471.34/7,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.50

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