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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.99, 11,212.74 and 4,189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.99, 11,212.74 and 4,189.35 is: 6,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.99 : 11,212.74 = 4,189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.99/11,212.74 = 4,189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.99x = 11,212.74 × 4,189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.99x = 46,974,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974,092.32/7,473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.01

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