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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.94, 11,210.92 and 3,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.94, 11,210.92 and 3,086.58 is: 4,629.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.94 : 11,210.92 = 3,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.94/11,210.92 = 3,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.94x = 11,210.92 × 3,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.94x = 34,603,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603,401.45/7,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.87

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