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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.13, 11,119.74 and 3,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.13, 11,119.74 and 3,027.52 is: 4,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.13 : 11,119.74 = 3,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.13/11,119.74 = 3,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.13x = 11,119.74 × 3,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.13x = 33,665,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,235.24/7,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.30

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