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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.62, 11,149.54 and 3,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.62, 11,149.54 and 3,050.12 is: 4,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.62 : 11,149.54 = 3,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.62/11,149.54 = 3,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.62x = 11,149.54 × 3,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.62x = 34,007,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007,434.94/7,432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.43

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