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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.16, 11,145.57 and 4,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.16, 11,145.57 and 4,140.78 is: 6,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.16 : 11,145.57 = 4,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.16/11,145.57 = 4,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.16x = 11,145.57 × 4,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.16x = 46,151,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151,353.34/7,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.35

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