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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.87, 11,194.94 and 3,952.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.87, 11,194.94 and 3,952.85 is: 5,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.87 : 11,194.94 = 3,952.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.87/11,194.94 = 3,952.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.87x = 11,194.94 × 3,952.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.87x = 44,251,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251,872.49/7,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.02

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