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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.55, 11,195.15 and 3,077.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.55, 11,195.15 and 3,077.61 is: 4,616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.55 : 11,195.15 = 3,077.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.55/11,195.15 = 3,077.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.55x = 11,195.15 × 3,077.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.55x = 34,454,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,290.20/7,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.96

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