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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.81, 11,188.83 and 2,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.81, 11,188.83 and 2,462.07 is: 3,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.81 : 11,188.83 = 2,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.81/11,188.83 = 2,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.81x = 11,188.83 × 2,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.81x = 27,547,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,654.71/7,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.31

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