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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.32, 11,259.86 and 3,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.32, 11,259.86 and 3,349.04 is: 5,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.32 : 11,259.86 = 3,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.32/11,259.86 = 3,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.32x = 11,259.86 × 3,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.32x = 37,709,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709,665.24/7,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.38

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