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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.52, 11,191.28 and 3,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.52, 11,191.28 and 3,019.04 is: 4,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.52 : 11,191.28 = 3,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.52/11,191.28 = 3,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.52x = 11,191.28 × 3,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.52x = 33,786,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,921.97/7,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.55

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