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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.70, 11,265.15 and 3,128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.70, 11,265.15 and 3,128.10 is: 4,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.70 : 11,265.15 = 3,128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.70/11,265.15 = 3,128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.70x = 11,265.15 × 3,128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.70x = 35,238,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,515.72/7,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.15

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