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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.64, 11,127.92 and 3,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.64, 11,127.92 and 3,035.44 is: 4,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.64 : 11,127.92 = 3,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.64/11,127.92 = 3,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.64x = 11,127.92 × 3,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.64x = 33,778,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778,133.48/7,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.76

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