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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.81, 11,138.36 and 2,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.81, 11,138.36 and 2,747.82 is: 4,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.81 : 11,138.36 = 2,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.81/11,138.36 = 2,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.81x = 11,138.36 × 2,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.81x = 30,606,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606,173.48/7,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.82

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