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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.41, 11,229.20 and 4,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.41, 11,229.20 and 4,372.73 is: 6,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.41 : 11,229.20 = 4,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.41/11,229.20 = 4,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.41x = 11,229.20 × 4,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.41x = 49,102,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,102,181.71/7,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.22

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