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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.66, 11,186.70 and 3,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.66, 11,186.70 and 3,083.18 is: 4,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.66 : 11,186.70 = 3,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.66/11,186.70 = 3,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.66x = 11,186.70 × 3,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.66x = 34,490,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,609.71/7,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.76

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