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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.20, 11,107.70 and 3,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.20, 11,107.70 and 3,246.20 is: 4,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.20 : 11,107.70 = 3,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.20/11,107.70 = 3,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.20x = 11,107.70 × 3,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.20x = 36,057,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,057,815.74/7,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.60

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