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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.15, 11,164.97 and 3,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.15, 11,164.97 and 3,060 is: 4,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.15 : 11,164.97 = 3,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.15/11,164.97 = 3,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.15x = 11,164.97 × 3,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.15x = 34,164,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164,792.90/7,446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.25

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