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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.81, 11,287.08 and 3,143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.81, 11,287.08 and 3,143.61 is: 4,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.81 : 11,287.08 = 3,143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.81/11,287.08 = 3,143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.81x = 11,287.08 × 3,143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.81x = 35,482,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482,177.56/7,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.73

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