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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.70, 11,254.05 and 3,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.70, 11,254.05 and 3,123.30 is: 4,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.70 : 11,254.05 = 3,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.70/11,254.05 = 3,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.70x = 11,254.05 × 3,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.70x = 35,149,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,774.37/7,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.95

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