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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.90, 11,147.81 and 2,750.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.90, 11,147.81 and 2,750.95 is: 4,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.90 : 11,147.81 = 2,750.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.90/11,147.81 = 2,750.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.90x = 11,147.81 × 2,750.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.90x = 30,667,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,667,067.92/7,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.96

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