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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.29, 11,077.83 and 4,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.29, 11,077.83 and 4,261.66 is: 6,394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.29 : 11,077.83 = 4,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.29/11,077.83 = 4,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.29x = 11,077.83 × 4,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.29x = 47,209,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209,945.00/7,383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.16

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