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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.04, 11,131.91 and 4,131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.04, 11,131.91 and 4,131.66 is: 6,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.04 : 11,131.91 = 4,131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.04/11,131.91 = 4,131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.04x = 11,131.91 × 4,131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.04x = 45,993,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,246.61/7,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.68

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