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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.59, 11,245.40 and 3,111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.59, 11,245.40 and 3,111.05 is: 4,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.59 : 11,245.40 = 3,111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.59/11,245.40 = 3,111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.59x = 11,245.40 × 3,111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.59x = 34,985,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,985,037.56/7,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.66

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