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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.17, 11,190.94 and 2,463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.17, 11,190.94 and 2,463.61 is: 3,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.17 : 11,190.94 = 2,463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.17/11,190.94 = 2,463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.17x = 11,190.94 × 2,463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.17x = 27,570,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,111.69/7,462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.65

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