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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.39, 11,181.52 and 5,398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.39, 11,181.52 and 5,398.17 is: 8,076.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.39 : 11,181.52 = 5,398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.39/11,181.52 = 5,398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.39x = 11,181.52 × 5,398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.39x = 60,359,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359,745.82/7,473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.62

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