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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.59, 11,042.88 and 4,446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.59, 11,042.88 and 4,446.01 is: 6,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.59 : 11,042.88 = 4,446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.59/11,042.88 = 4,446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.59x = 11,042.88 × 4,446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.59x = 49,096,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,096,754.91/7,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.75

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