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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.70, 11,141.55 and 5,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.70, 11,141.55 and 5,362.20 is: 8,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.70 : 11,141.55 = 5,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.70/11,141.55 = 5,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.70x = 11,141.55 × 5,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.70x = 59,743,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,743,219.41/7,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.30

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