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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.02, 11,161.99 and 3,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.02, 11,161.99 and 3,059.02 is: 4,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.02 : 11,161.99 = 3,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.02/11,161.99 = 3,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.02x = 11,161.99 × 3,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.02x = 34,144,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,750.65/7,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.02

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