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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.77, 11,199.24 and 3,080.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.77, 11,199.24 and 3,080.19 is: 4,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.77 : 11,199.24 = 3,080.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.77/11,199.24 = 3,080.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.77x = 11,199.24 × 3,080.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.77x = 34,495,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495,787.06/7,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.38

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