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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.99, 11,186.47 and 2,780.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.99, 11,186.47 and 2,780.11 is: 4,167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.99 : 11,186.47 = 2,780.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.99/11,186.47 = 2,780.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.99x = 11,186.47 × 2,780.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.99x = 31,099,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,099,617.11/7,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.18

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