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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.75, 11,194.13 and 2,845.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.75, 11,194.13 and 2,845.75 is: 4,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.75 : 11,194.13 = 2,845.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.75/11,194.13 = 2,845.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.75x = 11,194.13 × 2,845.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.75x = 31,855,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,695.45/7,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.63

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