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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.34, 11,170.12 and 3,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.34, 11,170.12 and 3,063.84 is: 4,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.34 : 11,170.12 = 3,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.34/11,170.12 = 3,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.34x = 11,170.12 × 3,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.34x = 34,223,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223,460.46/7,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.01

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