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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.97, 11,080.59 and 4,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.97, 11,080.59 and 4,267.45 is: 6,397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.97 : 11,080.59 = 4,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.97/11,080.59 = 4,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.97x = 11,080.59 × 4,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.97x = 47,285,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,863.80/7,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.79

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