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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.37, 11,116.34 and 3,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.37, 11,116.34 and 3,027.17 is: 4,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.37 : 11,116.34 = 3,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.37/11,116.34 = 3,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.37x = 11,116.34 × 3,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.37x = 33,651,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,074.96/7,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.69

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