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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.72, 11,251.96 and 3,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.72, 11,251.96 and 3,801.56 is: 5,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.72 : 11,251.96 = 3,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.72/11,251.96 = 3,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.72x = 11,251.96 × 3,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.72x = 42,775,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,001.06/7,496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.83

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