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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.28, 11,134.92 and 3,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.28, 11,134.92 and 3,039.74 is: 4,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.28 : 11,134.92 = 3,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.28/11,134.92 = 3,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.28x = 11,134.92 × 3,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.28x = 33,847,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,847,261.72/7,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.61

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