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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.30, 11,278.32 and 3,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.30, 11,278.32 and 3,819.08 is: 5,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.30 : 11,278.32 = 3,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.30/11,278.32 = 3,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.30x = 11,278.32 × 3,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.30x = 43,072,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072,806.35/7,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.11

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