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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.40, 11,111.85 and 3,710.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.40, 11,111.85 and 3,710.97 is: 5,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.40 : 11,111.85 = 3,710.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.40/11,111.85 = 3,710.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.40x = 11,111.85 × 3,710.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.40x = 41,235,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235,741.99/7,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.83

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