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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373, 11,033.53 and 4,600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373, 11,033.53 and 4,600.98 is: 6,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373 : 11,033.53 = 4,600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373/11,033.53 = 4,600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373x = 11,033.53 × 4,600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373x = 50,764,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764,972.69/7,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.25

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