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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.91, 11,223.56 and 4,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.91, 11,223.56 and 4,160.97 is: 6,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.91 : 11,223.56 = 4,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.91/11,223.56 = 4,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.91x = 11,223.56 × 4,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.91x = 46,700,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,700,906.86/7,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.68

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