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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.88, 11,059.98 and 4,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.88, 11,059.98 and 4,254.12 is: 6,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.88 : 11,059.98 = 4,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.88/11,059.98 = 4,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.88x = 11,059.98 × 4,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.88x = 47,050,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050,482.12/7,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.43

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