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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,428.93, 11,126.97 and 3,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,428.93, 11,126.97 and 3,033.06 is: 4,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,428.93 : 11,126.97 = 3,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,428.93/11,126.97 = 3,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,428.93x = 11,126.97 × 3,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,428.93x = 33,748,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,767.63/7,428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.88

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