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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.94, 11,183.92 and 6,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.94, 11,183.92 and 6,663.58 is: 9,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.94 : 11,183.92 = 6,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.94/11,183.92 = 6,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.94x = 11,183.92 × 6,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.94x = 74,524,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524,945.63/7,493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,944.69

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