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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.16, 11,269.38 and 3,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.16, 11,269.38 and 3,354.12 is: 5,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.16 : 11,269.38 = 3,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.16/11,269.38 = 3,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.16x = 11,269.38 × 3,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.16x = 37,798,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798,852.85/7,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.36

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