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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.44, 11,262.54 and 3,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.44, 11,262.54 and 3,133.16 is: 4,697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.44 : 11,262.54 = 3,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.44/11,262.54 = 3,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.44x = 11,262.54 × 3,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.44x = 35,287,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,339.83/7,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.19

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