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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.63, 11,119.73 and 3,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.63, 11,119.73 and 3,716.24 is: 5,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.63 : 11,119.73 = 3,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.63/11,119.73 = 3,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.63x = 11,119.73 × 3,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.63x = 41,323,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323,511.24/7,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.74

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