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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.36, 11,233.08 and 4,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.36, 11,233.08 and 4,201.44 is: 6,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.36 : 11,233.08 = 4,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.36/11,233.08 = 4,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.36x = 11,233.08 × 4,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.36x = 47,195,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,195,111.64/7,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.06

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