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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.59, 11,165.12 and 3,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.59, 11,165.12 and 3,059.40 is: 4,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.59 : 11,165.12 = 3,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.59/11,165.12 = 3,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.59x = 11,165.12 × 3,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.59x = 34,158,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,552.83/7,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.22

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