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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.14, 11,064.59 and 4,261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.14, 11,064.59 and 4,261.61 is: 6,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.14 : 11,064.59 = 4,261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.14/11,064.59 = 4,261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.14x = 11,064.59 × 4,261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.14x = 47,152,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,967.39/7,388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.25

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