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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.64, 11,266.69 and 3,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.64, 11,266.69 and 3,070.09 is: 4,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.64 : 11,266.69 = 3,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.64/11,266.69 = 3,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.64x = 11,266.69 × 3,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.64x = 34,589,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,589,752.30/7,517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.15

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