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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.17, 11,195.10 and 3,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.17, 11,195.10 and 3,080.88 is: 4,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.17 : 11,195.10 = 3,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.17/11,195.10 = 3,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.17x = 11,195.10 × 3,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.17x = 34,490,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,759.69/7,462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.08

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