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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.46, 11,186.88 and 3,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.46, 11,186.88 and 3,079.48 is: 4,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.46 : 11,186.88 = 3,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.46/11,186.88 = 3,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.46x = 11,186.88 × 3,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.46x = 34,449,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449,773.22/7,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.17

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