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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.55, 11,275.37 and 3,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.55, 11,275.37 and 3,354.19 is: 5,032.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.55 : 11,275.37 = 3,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.55/11,275.37 = 3,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.55x = 11,275.37 × 3,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.55x = 37,819,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,819,733.30/7,514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.87

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