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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.02, 11,181.63 and 3,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.02, 11,181.63 and 3,753.90 is: 5,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.02 : 11,181.63 = 3,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.02/11,181.63 = 3,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.02x = 11,181.63 × 3,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.02x = 41,974,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974,720.86/7,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.12

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