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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.79, 11,195.46 and 3,077.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.79, 11,195.46 and 3,077.85 is: 4,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.79 : 11,195.46 = 3,077.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.79/11,195.46 = 3,077.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.79x = 11,195.46 × 3,077.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.79x = 34,457,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457,946.56/7,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.30

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