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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.33, 11,150.97 and 4,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.33, 11,150.97 and 4,317.30 is: 6,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.33 : 11,150.97 = 4,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.33/11,150.97 = 4,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.33x = 11,150.97 × 4,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.33x = 48,142,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142,082.78/7,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.90

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