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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.40, 11,147.10 and 7,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.40, 11,147.10 and 7,431.40 is: 11,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.40 : 11,147.10 = 7,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.40/11,147.10 = 7,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.40x = 11,147.10 × 7,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.40x = 82,838,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838,558.94/7,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,147.10

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