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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.58, 11,251.78 and 3,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.58, 11,251.78 and 3,801.40 is: 5,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.58 : 11,251.78 = 3,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.58/11,251.78 = 3,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.58x = 11,251.78 × 3,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.58x = 42,772,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772,516.49/7,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.60

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