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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.36, 11,206.32 and 3,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.36, 11,206.32 and 3,091.44 is: 4,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.36 : 11,206.32 = 3,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.36/11,206.32 = 3,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.36x = 11,206.32 × 3,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.36x = 34,643,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643,665.90/7,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.76

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