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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.38, 11,148.21 and 3,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.38, 11,148.21 and 3,052.06 is: 4,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.38 : 11,148.21 = 3,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.38/11,148.21 = 3,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.38x = 11,148.21 × 3,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.38x = 34,025,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,005.81/7,433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.33

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