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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.42, 11,210.13 and 3,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.42, 11,210.13 and 3,523.76 is: 5,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.42 : 11,210.13 = 3,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.42/11,210.13 = 3,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.42x = 11,210.13 × 3,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.42x = 39,501,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,793.68/7,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.64

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