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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.69, 11,283.18 and 3,140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.69, 11,283.18 and 3,140.97 is: 4,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.69 : 11,283.18 = 3,140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.69/11,283.18 = 3,140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.69x = 11,283.18 × 3,140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.69x = 35,440,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,440,129.88/7,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.85

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