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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.63, 11,192.38 and 3,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.63, 11,192.38 and 3,076.04 is: 4,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.63 : 11,192.38 = 3,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.63/11,192.38 = 3,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.63x = 11,192.38 × 3,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.63x = 34,428,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428,228.87/7,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.27

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