Syncing apps from iphone 4 to new imac

I just bought a new imac. I synced my iphone 4 to the new mac to transfer my data for first time from phone to computer. contacts and calendar worked but my apps won't transfer. if i click sync apps on the preferences,it says the apps will delete from my phone.
how do i copy the apps successfully to my new computer so i have a backup? thanks

Give this a try:
1. With iTunes open, select Store from the menu bar
2. Select "Authorize this computer"
3. Fill in your AppleID information and click "Authorize"
4. Select File from the menu bar and select "Transfer Purchases from iPhone"
Hope this helps!!

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