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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.81, 11,267.66 and 3,068.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.81, 11,267.66 and 3,068.53 is: 4,602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.81 : 11,267.66 = 3,068.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.81/11,267.66 = 3,068.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.81x = 11,267.66 × 3,068.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.81x = 34,575,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,132.24/7,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.77

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