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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.20, 11,145.26 and 3,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.20, 11,145.26 and 3,044.52 is: 4,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.20 : 11,145.26 = 3,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.20/11,145.26 = 3,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.20x = 11,145.26 × 3,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.20x = 33,931,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931,966.98/7,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.76

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