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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.73, 11,233.14 and 3,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.73, 11,233.14 and 3,327.76 is: 4,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.73 : 11,233.14 = 3,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.73/11,233.14 = 3,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.73x = 11,233.14 × 3,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.73x = 37,381,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,381,193.97/7,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.66

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