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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.73, 11,140.17 and 3,043.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.73, 11,140.17 and 3,043.18 is: 4,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.73 : 11,140.17 = 3,043.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.73/11,140.17 = 3,043.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.73x = 11,140.17 × 3,043.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.73x = 33,901,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901,542.54/7,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.42

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