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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.98, 11,204.22 and 3,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.98, 11,204.22 and 3,310.73 is: 4,963.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.98 : 11,204.22 = 3,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.98/11,204.22 = 3,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.98x = 11,204.22 × 3,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.98x = 37,094,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094,091.26/7,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.76

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