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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.99, 11,137.61 and 3,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.99, 11,137.61 and 3,041.89 is: 4,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.99 : 11,137.61 = 3,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.99/11,137.61 = 3,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.99x = 11,137.61 × 3,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.99x = 33,879,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879,384.48/7,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.50

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