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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.82, 11,178.99 and 3,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.82, 11,178.99 and 3,068.10 is: 4,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.82 : 11,178.99 = 3,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.82/11,178.99 = 3,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.82x = 11,178.99 × 3,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.82x = 34,298,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298,259.22/7,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.67

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