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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.46, 11,268.64 and 3,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.46, 11,268.64 and 3,069.18 is: 4,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.46 : 11,268.64 = 3,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.46/11,268.64 = 3,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.46x = 11,268.64 × 3,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.46x = 34,585,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585,488.35/7,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.75

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