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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.64, 11,186.10 and 3,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.64, 11,186.10 and 3,073.68 is: 4,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.64 : 11,186.10 = 3,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.64/11,186.10 = 3,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.64x = 11,186.10 × 3,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.64x = 34,382,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382,491.85/7,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.52

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