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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.63, 11,231.30 and 3,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.63, 11,231.30 and 3,104.44 is: 4,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.63 : 11,231.30 = 3,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.63/11,231.30 = 3,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.63x = 11,231.30 × 3,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.63x = 34,866,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866,881.45/7,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.22

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