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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.65, 11,246.38 and 3,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.65, 11,246.38 and 3,122.38 is: 4,681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.65 : 11,246.38 = 3,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.65/11,246.38 = 3,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.65x = 11,246.38 × 3,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.65x = 35,115,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,478.24/7,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.04

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