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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.23, 11,209.27 and 3,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.23, 11,209.27 and 3,773.06 is: 5,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.23 : 11,209.27 = 3,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.23/11,209.27 = 3,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.23x = 11,209.27 × 3,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.23x = 42,293,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293,266.86/7,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.09

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