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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.66, 11,095 and 4,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.66, 11,095 and 4,316.50 is: 6,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.66 : 11,095 = 4,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.66/11,095 = 4,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.66x = 11,095 × 4,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.66x = 47,891,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,891,567.50/7,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.76

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