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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.68, 11,205.18 and 3,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.68, 11,205.18 and 3,083.88 is: 4,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.68 : 11,205.18 = 3,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.68/11,205.18 = 3,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.68x = 11,205.18 × 3,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.68x = 34,555,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,555,430.50/7,468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.71

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