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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.73, 11,141.37 and 3,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.73, 11,141.37 and 3,041.88 is: 4,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.73 : 11,141.37 = 3,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.73/11,141.37 = 3,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.73x = 11,141.37 × 3,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.73x = 33,890,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890,740.95/7,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.73

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