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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.63, 11,237.48 and 3,048.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.63, 11,237.48 and 3,048.29 is: 4,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.63 : 11,237.48 = 3,048.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.63/11,237.48 = 3,048.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.63x = 11,237.48 × 3,048.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.63x = 34,255,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,255,026.48/7,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.05

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