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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.28, 11,127.39 and 3,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.28, 11,127.39 and 3,035.73 is: 4,553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.28 : 11,127.39 = 3,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.28/11,127.39 = 3,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.28x = 11,127.39 × 3,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.28x = 33,779,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,751.64/7,418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.58

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