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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.42, 11,162.25 and 3,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.42, 11,162.25 and 3,279.06 is: 4,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.42 : 11,162.25 = 3,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.42/11,162.25 = 3,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.42x = 11,162.25 × 3,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.42x = 36,601,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601,687.49/7,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.30

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