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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.06, 11,183.16 and 3,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.06, 11,183.16 and 3,951.34 is: 5,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.06 : 11,183.16 = 3,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.06/11,183.16 = 3,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.06x = 11,183.16 × 3,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.06x = 44,188,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188,467.43/7,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.75

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