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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.93, 11,077.71 and 4,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.93, 11,077.71 and 4,267.45 is: 6,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.93 : 11,077.71 = 4,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.93/11,077.71 = 4,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.93x = 11,077.71 × 4,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.93x = 47,273,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273,573.54/7,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.97

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