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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.99, 11,063.16 and 4,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.99, 11,063.16 and 4,256.24 is: 6,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.99 : 11,063.16 = 4,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.99/11,063.16 = 4,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.99x = 11,063.16 × 4,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.99x = 47,087,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087,408.80/7,373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.61

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