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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.93, 11,425.16 and 3,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.93, 11,425.16 and 3,233.46 is: 4,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.93 : 11,425.16 = 3,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.93/11,425.16 = 3,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.93x = 11,425.16 × 3,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.93x = 36,942,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,805.94/7,612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.64

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