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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.69, 11,171.58 and 3,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.69, 11,171.58 and 3,062.08 is: 4,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.69 : 11,171.58 = 3,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.69/11,171.58 = 3,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.69x = 11,171.58 × 3,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.69x = 34,208,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,271.69/7,447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.14

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