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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.61, 11,237.36 and 2,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.61, 11,237.36 and 2,873.25 is: 4,310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.61 : 11,237.36 = 2,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.61/11,237.36 = 2,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.61x = 11,237.36 × 2,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.61x = 32,287,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287,744.62/7,490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.43

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