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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.83, 11,057.78 and 3,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.83, 11,057.78 and 3,423.71 is: 5,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.83 : 11,057.78 = 3,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.83/11,057.78 = 3,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.83x = 11,057.78 × 3,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.83x = 37,858,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858,668.17/7,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.41

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