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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.62, 11,194.71 and 4,177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.62, 11,194.71 and 4,177.02 is: 6,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.62 : 11,194.71 = 4,177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.62/11,194.71 = 4,177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.62x = 11,194.71 × 4,177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.62x = 46,760,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,527.56/7,461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.81

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