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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.46, 11,236.03 and 3,047.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.46, 11,236.03 and 3,047.41 is: 4,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.46 : 11,236.03 = 3,047.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.46/11,236.03 = 3,047.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.46x = 11,236.03 × 3,047.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.46x = 34,240,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,750.55/7,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.69

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