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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.92, 11,118.92 and 3,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.92, 11,118.92 and 3,031.58 is: 4,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.92 : 11,118.92 = 3,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.92/11,118.92 = 3,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.92x = 11,118.92 × 3,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.92x = 33,707,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707,930.87/7,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.73

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