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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.54, 11,305.08 and 3,147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.54, 11,305.08 and 3,147.96 is: 4,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.54 : 11,305.08 = 3,147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.54/11,305.08 = 3,147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.54x = 11,305.08 × 3,147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.54x = 35,587,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,587,939.64/7,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.05

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