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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.55, 11,273.87 and 3,353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.55, 11,273.87 and 3,353.19 is: 5,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.55 : 11,273.87 = 3,353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.55/11,273.87 = 3,353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.55x = 11,273.87 × 3,353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.55x = 37,803,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,355.01/7,513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.36

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