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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.28, 11,137.71 and 3,047.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.28, 11,137.71 and 3,047.37 is: 4,567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.28 : 11,137.71 = 3,047.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.28/11,137.71 = 3,047.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.28x = 11,137.71 × 3,047.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.28x = 33,940,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940,723.32/7,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.89

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