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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.93, 11,211.33 and 3,771.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.93, 11,211.33 and 3,771.83 is: 5,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.93 : 11,211.33 = 3,771.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.93/11,211.33 = 3,771.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.93x = 11,211.33 × 3,771.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.93x = 42,287,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287,174.78/7,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.96

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