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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.51, 11,266.95 and 3,349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.51, 11,266.95 and 3,349.15 is: 5,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.51 : 11,266.95 = 3,349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.51/11,266.95 = 3,349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.51x = 11,266.95 × 3,349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.51x = 37,734,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,734,705.59/7,509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.92

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