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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.30, 11,307.80 and 4,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.30, 11,307.80 and 4,035.42 is: 6,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.30 : 11,307.80 = 4,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.30/11,307.80 = 4,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.30x = 11,307.80 × 4,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.30x = 45,631,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,732.36/7,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.91

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