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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.63, 11,211.51 and 3,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.63, 11,211.51 and 3,320.40 is: 4,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.63 : 11,211.51 = 3,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.63/11,211.51 = 3,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.63x = 11,211.51 × 3,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.63x = 37,226,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226,697.80/7,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.75

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