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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.61, 11,128.95 and 4,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.61, 11,128.95 and 4,302.50 is: 6,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.61 : 11,128.95 = 4,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.61/11,128.95 = 4,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.61x = 11,128.95 × 4,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.61x = 47,882,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,285.86/7,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.74

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