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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.39, 11,168.77 and 4,323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.39, 11,168.77 and 4,323.91 is: 6,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.39 : 11,168.77 = 4,323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.39/11,168.77 = 4,323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.39x = 11,168.77 × 4,323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.39x = 48,292,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,292,756.29/7,440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.62

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