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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.98, 11,126.73 and 3,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.98, 11,126.73 and 3,032.94 is: 4,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.98 : 11,126.73 = 3,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.98/11,126.73 = 3,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.98x = 11,126.73 × 3,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.98x = 33,746,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746,704.49/7,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.99

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