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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.06, 11,130.51 and 3,721.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.06, 11,130.51 and 3,721.34 is: 5,574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.06 : 11,130.51 = 3,721.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.06/11,130.51 = 3,721.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.06x = 11,130.51 × 3,721.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.06x = 41,420,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420,453.86/7,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.71

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