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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.08, 11,183.40 and 3,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.08, 11,183.40 and 3,073.50 is: 4,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.08 : 11,183.40 = 3,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.08/11,183.40 = 3,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.08x = 11,183.40 × 3,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.08x = 34,372,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372,179.90/7,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.25

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