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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,646.48, 11,469.72 and 4,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,646.48, 11,469.72 and 4,181.84 is: 6,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,646.48 : 11,469.72 = 4,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,646.48/11,469.72 = 4,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,646.48x = 11,469.72 × 4,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,646.48x = 47,964,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,964,533.88/7,646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.76

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