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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.66, 11,129.61 and 3,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.66, 11,129.61 and 3,524.46 is: 5,286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.66 : 11,129.61 = 3,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.66/11,129.61 = 3,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.66x = 11,129.61 × 3,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.66x = 39,225,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225,865.26/7,419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.75

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