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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.68, 11,197.98 and 3,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.68, 11,197.98 and 3,997.16 is: 5,996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.68 : 11,197.98 = 3,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.68/11,197.98 = 3,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.68x = 11,197.98 × 3,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.68x = 44,760,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760,117.74/7,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.25

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