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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,620.20, 11,430.30 and 3,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,620.20, 11,430.30 and 3,003.20 is: 4,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,620.20 : 11,430.30 = 3,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,620.20/11,430.30 = 3,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,620.20x = 11,430.30 × 3,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,620.20x = 34,327,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327,419.81/7,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.80

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