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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.48, 11,133.43 and 3,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.48, 11,133.43 and 3,524.57 is: 5,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.48 : 11,133.43 = 3,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.48/11,133.43 = 3,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.48x = 11,133.43 × 3,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.48x = 39,240,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,553.38/7,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.43

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