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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.39, 11,188.35 and 3,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.39, 11,188.35 and 3,079.44 is: 4,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.39 : 11,188.35 = 3,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.39/11,188.35 = 3,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.39x = 11,188.35 × 3,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.39x = 34,453,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,852.52/7,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.76

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