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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.49, 11,125.62 and 2,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.49, 11,125.62 and 2,807.73 is: 4,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.49 : 11,125.62 = 2,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.49/11,125.62 = 2,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.49x = 11,125.62 × 2,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.49x = 31,237,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237,737.04/7,421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.09

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