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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.02, 11,204.55 and 3,307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.02, 11,204.55 and 3,307.45 is: 4,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.02 : 11,204.55 = 3,307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.02/11,204.55 = 3,307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.02x = 11,204.55 × 3,307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.02x = 37,058,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058,472.36/7,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.29

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