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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.16, 11,256.75 and 3,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.16, 11,256.75 and 3,348.44 is: 5,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.16 : 11,256.75 = 3,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.16/11,256.75 = 3,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.16x = 11,256.75 × 3,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.16x = 37,692,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692,551.97/7,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.88

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