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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.89, 11,203.92 and 3,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.89, 11,203.92 and 3,083.32 is: 4,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.89 : 11,203.92 = 3,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.89/11,203.92 = 3,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.89x = 11,203.92 × 3,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.89x = 34,545,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545,221.60/7,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.07

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