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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.40, 11,057.73 and 4,605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.40, 11,057.73 and 4,605.31 is: 6,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.40 : 11,057.73 = 4,605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.40/11,057.73 = 4,605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.40x = 11,057.73 × 4,605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.40x = 50,924,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924,274.55/7,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.74

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