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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.63, 11,209.86 and 3,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.63, 11,209.86 and 3,773.45 is: 5,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.63 : 11,209.86 = 3,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.63/11,209.86 = 3,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.63x = 11,209.86 × 3,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.63x = 42,299,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,832.20/7,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.67

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