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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.52, 11,261.16 and 3,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.52, 11,261.16 and 3,124.08 is: 4,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.52 : 11,261.16 = 3,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.52/11,261.16 = 3,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.52x = 11,261.16 × 3,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.52x = 35,180,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180,764.73/7,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.32

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