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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.64, 11,141.58 and 3,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.64, 11,141.58 and 3,531.26 is: 5,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.64 : 11,141.58 = 3,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.64/11,141.58 = 3,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.64x = 11,141.58 × 3,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.64x = 39,343,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,815.79/7,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.95

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