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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.91, 11,271.39 and 3,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.91, 11,271.39 and 3,566.62 is: 5,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.91 : 11,271.39 = 3,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.91/11,271.39 = 3,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.91x = 11,271.39 × 3,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.91x = 40,200,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200,765.00/7,515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.76

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