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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.70, 11,291.55 and 3,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.70, 11,291.55 and 3,148.90 is: 4,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.70 : 11,291.55 = 3,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.70/11,291.55 = 3,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.70x = 11,291.55 × 3,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.70x = 35,555,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555,961.80/7,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.59

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