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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.88, 11,194.32 and 3,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.88, 11,194.32 and 3,354.08 is: 5,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.88 : 11,194.32 = 3,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.88/11,194.32 = 3,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.88x = 11,194.32 × 3,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.88x = 37,546,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546,644.83/7,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.12

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