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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,478.60, 11,218.86 and 2,546.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,478.60, 11,218.86 and 2,546.91 is: 3,820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,478.60 : 11,218.86 = 2,546.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,478.60/11,218.86 = 2,546.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,478.60x = 11,218.86 × 2,546.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,478.60x = 28,573,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,426.72/7,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.69

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