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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.52, 11,198.10 and 4,137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.52, 11,198.10 and 4,137.61 is: 6,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.52 : 11,198.10 = 4,137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.52/11,198.10 = 4,137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.52x = 11,198.10 × 4,137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.52x = 46,333,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333,370.54/7,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.99

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