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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.85, 11,131.56 and 2,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.85, 11,131.56 and 2,744.06 is: 4,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.85 : 11,131.56 = 2,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.85/11,131.56 = 2,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.85x = 11,131.56 × 2,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.85x = 30,545,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545,612.88/7,421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.63

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