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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.22, 11,058.57 and 3,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.22, 11,058.57 and 3,423.30 is: 5,134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.22 : 11,058.57 = 3,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.22/11,058.57 = 3,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.22x = 11,058.57 × 3,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.22x = 37,856,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856,802.68/7,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.36

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