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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.80, 10,333.84 and 4,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.80, 10,333.84 and 4,344 is: 5,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.80 : 10,333.84 = 4,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.80/10,333.84 = 4,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.80x = 10,333.84 × 4,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.80x = 44,890,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890,200.96/7,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.91

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