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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.33, 11,051.03 and 3,419.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.33, 11,051.03 and 3,419.21 is: 5,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.33 : 11,051.03 = 3,419.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.33/11,051.03 = 3,419.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.33x = 11,051.03 × 3,419.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.33x = 37,785,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785,828.46/7,373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.66

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