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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.15, 11,192.97 and 3,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.15, 11,192.97 and 3,018.55 is: 4,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.15 : 11,192.97 = 3,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.15/11,192.97 = 3,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.15x = 11,192.97 × 3,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.15x = 33,786,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,539.59/7,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.72

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