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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.93, 11,132.41 and 4,304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.93, 11,132.41 and 4,304.82 is: 6,455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.93 : 11,132.41 = 4,304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.93/11,132.41 = 4,304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.93x = 11,132.41 × 4,304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.93x = 47,922,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922,999.69/7,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.21

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