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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.89, 11,052.31 and 4,449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.89, 11,052.31 and 4,449.51 is: 6,670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.89 : 11,052.31 = 4,449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.89/11,052.31 = 4,449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.89x = 11,052.31 × 4,449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.89x = 49,177,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,363.87/7,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.93

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