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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.58, 11,266.83 and 3,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.58, 11,266.83 and 3,351.96 is: 5,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.58 : 11,266.83 = 3,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.58/11,266.83 = 3,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.58x = 11,266.83 × 3,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.58x = 37,765,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765,963.49/7,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.70

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