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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.97, 11,071.26 and 4,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.97, 11,071.26 and 4,264.56 is: 6,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.97 : 11,071.26 = 4,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.97/11,071.26 = 4,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.97x = 11,071.26 × 4,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.97x = 47,214,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214,052.55/7,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.21

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