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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.97, 11,195.18 and 4,178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.97, 11,195.18 and 4,178.18 is: 6,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.97 : 11,195.18 = 4,178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.97/11,195.18 = 4,178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.97x = 11,195.18 × 4,178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.97x = 46,775,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,775,499.94/7,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.16

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