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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.98, 11,181.95 and 3,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.98, 11,181.95 and 3,573.14 is: 5,351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.98 : 11,181.95 = 3,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.98/11,181.95 = 3,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.98x = 11,181.95 × 3,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.98x = 39,954,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954,672.82/7,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.56

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