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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.94, 11,266.54 and 3,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.94, 11,266.54 and 3,351.17 is: 5,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.94 : 11,266.54 = 3,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.94/11,266.54 = 3,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.94x = 11,266.54 × 3,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.94x = 37,756,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,129.49/7,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.15

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