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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.47, 11,144.49 and 2,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.47, 11,144.49 and 2,752.72 is: 4,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.47 : 11,144.49 = 2,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.47/11,144.49 = 2,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.47x = 11,144.49 × 2,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.47x = 30,677,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,677,660.51/7,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.63

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