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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.67, 11,124.14 and 3,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.67, 11,124.14 and 3,036.74 is: 4,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.67 : 11,124.14 = 3,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.67/11,124.14 = 3,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.67x = 11,124.14 × 3,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.67x = 33,781,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,050.10/7,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.68

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