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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.92, 11,140.92 and 4,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.92, 11,140.92 and 4,140.04 is: 6,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.92 : 11,140.92 = 4,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.92/11,140.92 = 4,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.92x = 11,140.92 × 4,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.92x = 46,123,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123,854.44/7,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.01

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