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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.58, 11,271.33 and 3,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.58, 11,271.33 and 3,354.96 is: 5,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.58 : 11,271.33 = 3,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.58/11,271.33 = 3,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.58x = 11,271.33 × 3,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.58x = 37,814,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,814,861.30/7,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.20

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