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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.43, 11,176.91 and 3,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.43, 11,176.91 and 3,065.58 is: 4,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.43 : 11,176.91 = 3,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.43/11,176.91 = 3,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.43x = 11,176.91 × 3,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.43x = 34,263,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263,696.43/7,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.27

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