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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.16, 11,059.74 and 4,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.16, 11,059.74 and 4,293 is: 6,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.16 : 11,059.74 = 4,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.16/11,059.74 = 4,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.16x = 11,059.74 × 4,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.16x = 47,479,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,479,463.82/7,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.50

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