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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.62, 11,223.77 and 3,099.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.62, 11,223.77 and 3,099.41 is: 4,649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.62 : 11,223.77 = 3,099.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.62/11,223.77 = 3,099.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.62x = 11,223.77 × 3,099.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.62x = 34,787,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,049.48/7,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.67

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