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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.31, 11,140.98 and 3,043.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.31, 11,140.98 and 3,043.98 is: 4,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.31 : 11,140.98 = 3,043.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.31/11,140.98 = 3,043.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.31x = 11,140.98 × 3,043.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.31x = 33,912,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912,920.30/7,427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.98

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