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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.26, 11,140.98 and 3,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.26, 11,140.98 and 3,044.28 is: 4,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.26 : 11,140.98 = 3,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.26/11,140.98 = 3,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.26x = 11,140.98 × 3,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.26x = 33,916,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916,262.59/7,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.23

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