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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.93, 11,218.35 and 2,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.93, 11,218.35 and 2,546.90 is: 3,819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.93 : 11,218.35 = 2,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.93/11,218.35 = 2,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.93x = 11,218.35 × 2,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.93x = 28,571,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,959.52/7,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.82

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