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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.70, 11,290.35 and 3,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.70, 11,290.35 and 3,140.72 is: 4,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.70 : 11,290.35 = 3,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.70/11,290.35 = 3,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.70x = 11,290.35 × 3,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.70x = 35,459,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459,828.05/7,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.83

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