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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.52, 11,189.26 and 3,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.52, 11,189.26 and 3,076.86 is: 4,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.52 : 11,189.26 = 3,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.52/11,189.26 = 3,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.52x = 11,189.26 × 3,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.52x = 34,427,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,427,771.14/7,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.28

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