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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.01, 11,114.55 and 2,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.01, 11,114.55 and 2,730.84 is: 4,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.01 : 11,114.55 = 2,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.01/11,114.55 = 2,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.01x = 11,114.55 × 2,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.01x = 30,352,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352,057.72/7,412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.98

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