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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,662.78, 11,483.46 and 4,145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,662.78, 11,483.46 and 4,145.22 is: 6,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,662.78 : 11,483.46 = 4,145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,662.78/11,483.46 = 4,145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,662.78x = 11,483.46 × 4,145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,662.78x = 47,601,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601,468.06/7,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.04

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