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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.19, 11,203.71 and 4,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.19, 11,203.71 and 4,145.91 is: 6,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.19 : 11,203.71 = 4,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.19/11,203.71 = 4,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.19x = 11,203.71 × 4,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.19x = 46,449,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449,496.58/7,476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.99

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