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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.64, 11,132.46 and 3,523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.64, 11,132.46 and 3,523.92 is: 5,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.64 : 11,132.46 = 3,523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.64/11,132.46 = 3,523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.64x = 11,132.46 × 3,523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.64x = 39,229,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,229,898.44/7,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.88

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