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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.24, 11,140.02 and 3,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.24, 11,140.02 and 3,921.12 is: 5,879.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.24 : 11,140.02 = 3,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.24/11,140.02 = 3,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.24x = 11,140.02 × 3,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.24x = 43,681,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,355.22/7,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.65

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