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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.66, 11,225.43 and 3,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.66, 11,225.43 and 3,041.27 is: 4,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.66 : 11,225.43 = 3,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.66/11,225.43 = 3,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.66x = 11,225.43 × 3,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.66x = 34,139,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,139,507.37/7,483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.87

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