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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.77, 11,222.70 and 3,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.77, 11,222.70 and 3,099.16 is: 4,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.77 : 11,222.70 = 3,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.77/11,222.70 = 3,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.77x = 11,222.70 × 3,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.77x = 34,780,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780,942.93/7,481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.76

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