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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.62, 11,202.36 and 4,185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.62, 11,202.36 and 4,185.33 is: 6,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.62 : 11,202.36 = 4,185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.62/11,202.36 = 4,185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.62x = 11,202.36 × 4,185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.62x = 46,885,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885,573.38/7,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.77

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