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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.59, 11,162.37 and 3,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.59, 11,162.37 and 3,055.96 is: 4,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.59 : 11,162.37 = 3,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.59/11,162.37 = 3,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.59x = 11,162.37 × 3,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.59x = 34,111,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111,700.41/7,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.93

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