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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.70, 11,197.08 and 3,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.70, 11,197.08 and 3,766 is: 5,650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.70 : 11,197.08 = 3,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.70/11,197.08 = 3,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.70x = 11,197.08 × 3,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.70x = 42,168,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,168,203.28/7,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.53

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