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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.45, 11,265.93 and 3,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.45, 11,265.93 and 3,124.47 is: 4,687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.45 : 11,265.93 = 3,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.45/11,265.93 = 3,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.45x = 11,265.93 × 3,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.45x = 35,200,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,060.31/7,509.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.44

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