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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.45, 11,289.98 and 3,140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.45, 11,289.98 and 3,140.47 is: 4,711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.45 : 11,289.98 = 3,140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.45/11,289.98 = 3,140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.45x = 11,289.98 × 3,140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.45x = 35,455,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455,843.49/7,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.46

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