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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.70, 11,259.81 and 3,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.70, 11,259.81 and 3,063.42 is: 4,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.70 : 11,259.81 = 3,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.70/11,259.81 = 3,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.70x = 11,259.81 × 3,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.70x = 34,493,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493,527.15/7,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.81

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