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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.74, 11,226.19 and 4,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.74, 11,226.19 and 4,364.06 is: 6,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.74 : 11,226.19 = 4,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.74/11,226.19 = 4,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.74x = 11,226.19 × 4,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.74x = 48,991,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,991,771.02/7,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.43

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