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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.58, 11,221.41 and 3,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.58, 11,221.41 and 3,036.11 is: 4,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.58 : 11,221.41 = 3,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.58/11,221.41 = 3,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.58x = 11,221.41 × 3,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.58x = 34,069,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069,435.12/7,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.38

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