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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.39, 11,051.57 and 4,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.39, 11,051.57 and 4,449.02 is: 6,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.39 : 11,051.57 = 4,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.39/11,051.57 = 4,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.39x = 11,051.57 × 4,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.39x = 49,168,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,168,578.46/7,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.19

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