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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.96, 11,249.91 and 6,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.96, 11,249.91 and 6,346.44 is: 9,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.96 : 11,249.91 = 6,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.96/11,249.91 = 6,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.96x = 11,249.91 × 6,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.96x = 71,396,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396,878.82/7,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.75

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