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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.16, 11,172.42 and 3,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.16, 11,172.42 and 3,063.66 is: 4,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.16 : 11,172.42 = 3,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.16/11,172.42 = 3,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.16x = 11,172.42 × 3,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.16x = 34,228,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,496.26/7,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.71

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