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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.16, 11,139.90 and 3,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.16, 11,139.90 and 3,729.72 is: 5,591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.16 : 11,139.90 = 3,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.16/11,139.90 = 3,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.16x = 11,139.90 × 3,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.16x = 41,548,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548,707.83/7,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.90

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