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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.63, 11,151.36 and 4,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.63, 11,151.36 and 4,317.42 is: 6,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.63 : 11,151.36 = 4,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.63/11,151.36 = 4,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.63x = 11,151.36 × 4,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.63x = 48,145,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145,138.41/7,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.05

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