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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.97, 11,166.86 and 4,503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.97, 11,166.86 and 4,503.13 is: 6,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.97 : 11,166.86 = 4,503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.97/11,166.86 = 4,503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.97x = 11,166.86 × 4,503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.97x = 50,285,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,805.61/7,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.04

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