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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.31, 11,200.39 and 3,307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.31, 11,200.39 and 3,307.19 is: 4,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.31 : 11,200.39 = 3,307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.31/11,200.39 = 3,307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.31x = 11,200.39 × 3,307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.31x = 37,041,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041,753.53/7,464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.52

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