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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.89, 10,879.95 and 3,037.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.89, 10,879.95 and 3,037.11 is: 4,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.89 : 10,879.95 = 3,037.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.89/10,879.95 = 3,037.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.89x = 10,879.95 × 3,037.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.89x = 33,043,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,043,604.94/7,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.55

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