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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.40, 11,177.40 and 6,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.40, 11,177.40 and 6,166.40 is: 9,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.40 : 11,177.40 = 6,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.40/11,177.40 = 6,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.40x = 11,177.40 × 6,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.40x = 68,924,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,924,319.36/7,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.21

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