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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.62, 11,060.02 and 4,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.62, 11,060.02 and 4,451.14 is: 6,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.62 : 11,060.02 = 4,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.62/11,060.02 = 4,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.62x = 11,060.02 × 4,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.62x = 49,229,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,229,697.42/7,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.46

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