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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.31, 11,220.47 and 6,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.31, 11,220.47 and 6,173.11 is: 9,253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.31 : 11,220.47 = 6,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.31/11,220.47 = 6,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.31x = 11,220.47 × 6,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.31x = 69,265,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,265,108.59/7,485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.48

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