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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.94, 11,138.58 and 3,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.94, 11,138.58 and 3,041.22 is: 4,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.94 : 11,138.58 = 3,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.94/11,138.58 = 3,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.94x = 11,138.58 × 3,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.94x = 33,874,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,874,872.27/7,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.31

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