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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.68, 11,173.34 and 5,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.68, 11,173.34 and 5,373.74 is: 8,050.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.68 : 11,173.34 = 5,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.68/11,173.34 = 5,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.68x = 11,173.34 × 5,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.68x = 60,042,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,042,665.46/7,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.04

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