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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.96, 11,126.50 and 3,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.96, 11,126.50 and 3,036.28 is: 4,550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.96 : 11,126.50 = 3,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.96/11,126.50 = 3,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.96x = 11,126.50 × 3,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.96x = 33,783,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783,169.42/7,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.56

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