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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.48, 11,195.49 and 2,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.48, 11,195.49 and 2,465.98 is: 3,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.48 : 11,195.49 = 2,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.48/11,195.49 = 2,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.48x = 11,195.49 × 2,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.48x = 27,607,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607,786.12/7,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.05

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