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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.98, 11,275.15 and 3,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.98, 11,275.15 and 3,354.62 is: 5,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.98 : 11,275.15 = 3,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.98/11,275.15 = 3,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.98x = 11,275.15 × 3,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.98x = 37,823,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823,785.22/7,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.12

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