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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.93, 11,248.30 and 3,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.93, 11,248.30 and 3,123.66 is: 4,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.93 : 11,248.30 = 3,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.93/11,248.30 = 3,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.93x = 11,248.30 × 3,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.93x = 35,135,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135,864.78/7,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.95

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