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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.13, 11,164.70 and 3,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.13, 11,164.70 and 3,059.41 is: 4,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.13 : 11,164.70 = 3,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.13/11,164.70 = 3,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.13x = 11,164.70 × 3,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.13x = 34,157,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,394.83/7,443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.12

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