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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.72, 11,194.08 and 3,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.72, 11,194.08 and 3,075.36 is: 4,613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.72 : 11,194.08 = 3,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.72/11,194.08 = 3,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.72x = 11,194.08 × 3,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.72x = 34,425,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,825.87/7,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.04

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