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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.56, 11,127.48 and 3,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.56, 11,127.48 and 3,034.60 is: 4,549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.56 : 11,127.48 = 3,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.56/11,127.48 = 3,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.56x = 11,127.48 × 3,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.56x = 33,767,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,450.81/7,421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.91

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