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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421, 11,133.72 and 4,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421, 11,133.72 and 4,300.28 is: 6,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421 : 11,133.72 = 4,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421/11,133.72 = 4,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421x = 11,133.72 × 4,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421x = 47,878,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,878,113.44/7,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.71

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