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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.92, 11,235.66 and 4,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.92, 11,235.66 and 4,030.12 is: 6,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.92 : 11,235.66 = 4,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.92/11,235.66 = 4,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.92x = 11,235.66 × 4,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.92x = 45,281,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281,058.08/7,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.95

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