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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.46, 11,271.14 and 3,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.46, 11,271.14 and 3,354.84 is: 5,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.46 : 11,271.14 = 3,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.46/11,271.14 = 3,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.46x = 11,271.14 × 3,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.46x = 37,812,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812,871.32/7,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.01

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