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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.97, 11,260.04 and 3,608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.97, 11,260.04 and 3,608.13 is: 5,408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.97 : 11,260.04 = 3,608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.97/11,260.04 = 3,608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.97x = 11,260.04 × 3,608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.97x = 40,627,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627,670.08/7,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.39

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