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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.97, 11,285.76 and 3,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.97, 11,285.76 and 3,143.49 is: 4,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.97 : 11,285.76 = 3,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.97/11,285.76 = 3,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.97x = 11,285.76 × 3,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.97x = 35,476,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476,673.70/7,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.78

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