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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.73, 11,237.64 and 3,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.73, 11,237.64 and 3,330.76 is: 4,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.73 : 11,237.64 = 3,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.73/11,237.64 = 3,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.73x = 11,237.64 × 3,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.73x = 37,429,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429,881.81/7,491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.16

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