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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.33, 11,131.82 and 3,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.33, 11,131.82 and 3,913.37 is: 5,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.33 : 11,131.82 = 3,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.33/11,131.82 = 3,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.33x = 11,131.82 × 3,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.33x = 43,562,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562,930.43/7,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.80

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