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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.68, 11,161.66 and 3,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.68, 11,161.66 and 3,059.16 is: 4,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.68 : 11,161.66 = 3,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.68/11,161.66 = 3,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.68x = 11,161.66 × 3,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.68x = 34,145,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145,303.81/7,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.00

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