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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.30, 11,231.55 and 4,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.30, 11,231.55 and 4,205.40 is: 6,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.30 : 11,231.55 = 4,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.30/11,231.55 = 4,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.30x = 11,231.55 × 4,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.30x = 47,233,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,233,160.37/7,491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.07

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