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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.84, 11,159.37 and 4,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.84, 11,159.37 and 4,671.81 is: 6,993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.84 : 11,159.37 = 4,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.84/11,159.37 = 4,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.84x = 11,159.37 × 4,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.84x = 52,134,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,456.36/7,454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.37

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