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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.30, 11,126.05 and 3,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.30, 11,126.05 and 3,713.22 is: 5,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.30 : 11,126.05 = 3,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.30/11,126.05 = 3,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.30x = 11,126.05 × 3,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.30x = 41,313,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313,462.10/7,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.13

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