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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.13, 11,166.89 and 4,676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.13, 11,166.89 and 4,676.83 is: 6,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.13 : 11,166.89 = 4,676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.13/11,166.89 = 4,676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.13x = 11,166.89 × 4,676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.13x = 52,225,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,646.16/7,463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.82

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