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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.93, 11,246.81 and 3,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.93, 11,246.81 and 3,122.66 is: 4,681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.93 : 11,246.81 = 3,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.93/11,246.81 = 3,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.93x = 11,246.81 × 3,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.93x = 35,119,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119,976.22/7,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.46

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