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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.72, 11,133.72 and 2,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.72, 11,133.72 and 2,980.44 is: 4,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.72 : 11,133.72 = 2,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.72/11,133.72 = 2,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.72x = 11,133.72 × 2,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.72x = 33,183,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,384.44/7,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.71

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