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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.18, 11,042.76 and 4,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.18, 11,042.76 and 4,445.04 is: 6,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.18 : 11,042.76 = 4,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.18/11,042.76 = 4,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.18x = 11,042.76 × 4,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.18x = 49,085,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,085,509.91/7,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.31

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