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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.19, 11,139.13 and 3,479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.19, 11,139.13 and 3,479.41 is: 5,216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.19 : 11,139.13 = 3,479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.19/11,139.13 = 3,479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.19x = 11,139.13 × 3,479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.19x = 38,757,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,600.31/7,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.23

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