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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.03, 11,040.96 and 4,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.03, 11,040.96 and 4,244.29 is: 6,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.03 : 11,040.96 = 4,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.03/11,040.96 = 4,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.03x = 11,040.96 × 4,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.03x = 46,861,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,036.12/7,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.60

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