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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.43, 11,281.73 and 3,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.43, 11,281.73 and 3,362.31 is: 5,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.43 : 11,281.73 = 3,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.43/11,281.73 = 3,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.43x = 11,281.73 × 3,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.43x = 37,932,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932,656.78/7,519.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.62

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