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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.41, 11,192.69 and 3,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.41, 11,192.69 and 3,079.29 is: 4,618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.41 : 11,192.69 = 3,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.41/11,192.69 = 3,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.41x = 11,192.69 × 3,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.41x = 34,465,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,465,588.06/7,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.56

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