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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.27, 11,210.53 and 4,186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.27, 11,210.53 and 4,186.37 is: 6,271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.27 : 11,210.53 = 4,186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.27/11,210.53 = 4,186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.27x = 11,210.53 × 4,186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.27x = 46,931,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,931,426.48/7,483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.51

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