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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.19, 11,224.78 and 3,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.19, 11,224.78 and 3,041.30 is: 4,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.19 : 11,224.78 = 3,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.19/11,224.78 = 3,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.19x = 11,224.78 × 3,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.19x = 34,137,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137,880.73/7,483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.95

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