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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.88, 11,204.82 and 7,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.88, 11,204.82 and 7,459.08 is: 11,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.88 : 11,204.82 = 7,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.88/11,204.82 = 7,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.88x = 11,204.82 × 7,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.88x = 83,577,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,577,648.77/7,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.62

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