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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.70, 11,288.85 and 3,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.70, 11,288.85 and 3,139.72 is: 4,710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.70 : 11,288.85 = 3,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.70/11,288.85 = 3,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.70x = 11,288.85 × 3,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.70x = 35,443,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,828.12/7,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.33

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