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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.58, 11,263.21 and 3,072.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.58, 11,263.21 and 3,072.36 is: 4,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.58 : 11,263.21 = 3,072.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.58/11,263.21 = 3,072.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.58x = 11,263.21 × 3,072.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.58x = 34,604,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,604,633.45/7,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.84

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