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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.26, 11,183.94 and 4,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.26, 11,183.94 and 4,161.96 is: 6,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.26 : 11,183.94 = 4,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.26/11,183.94 = 4,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.26x = 11,183.94 × 4,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.26x = 46,547,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,547,110.92/7,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.69

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