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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.48, 11,217.12 and 3,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.48, 11,217.12 and 3,094.72 is: 4,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.48 : 11,217.12 = 3,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.48/11,217.12 = 3,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.48x = 11,217.12 × 3,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.48x = 34,713,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713,845.61/7,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.59

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