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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.46, 11,117.12 and 2,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.46, 11,117.12 and 2,664.23 is: 3,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.46 : 11,117.12 = 2,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.46/11,117.12 = 2,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.46x = 11,117.12 × 2,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.46x = 29,618,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,495.71/7,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.93

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