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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.04, 11,238.42 and 4,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.04, 11,238.42 and 4,028 is: 6,037.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.04 : 11,238.42 = 4,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.04/11,238.42 = 4,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.04x = 11,238.42 × 4,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.04x = 45,268,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,355.76/7,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.36

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