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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.16, 11,254.06 and 3,991.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.16, 11,254.06 and 3,991.11 is: 5,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.16 : 11,254.06 = 3,991.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.16/11,254.06 = 3,991.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.16x = 11,254.06 × 3,991.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.16x = 44,916,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916,115.18/7,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.29

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