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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.25, 11,059.88 and 1,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.25, 11,059.88 and 1,901.25 is: 2,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.25 : 11,059.88 = 1,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.25/11,059.88 = 1,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.25x = 11,059.88 × 1,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.25x = 21,027,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,596.85/7,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.88

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