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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.22, 11,131.83 and 3,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.22, 11,131.83 and 3,036.29 is: 4,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.22 : 11,131.83 = 3,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.22/11,131.83 = 3,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.22x = 11,131.83 × 3,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.22x = 33,799,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,408.45/7,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.43

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