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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.65, 11,262.39 and 3,565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.65, 11,262.39 and 3,565.90 is: 5,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.65 : 11,262.39 = 3,565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.65/11,262.39 = 3,565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.65x = 11,262.39 × 3,565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.65x = 40,160,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,556.50/7,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.30

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