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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.46, 11,482.58 and 4,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.46, 11,482.58 and 4,151.46 is: 6,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.46 : 11,482.58 = 4,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.46/11,482.58 = 4,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.46x = 11,482.58 × 4,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.46x = 47,669,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,669,471.57/7,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.98

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