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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.07, 11,306.96 and 3,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.07, 11,306.96 and 3,094.77 is: 4,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.07 : 11,306.96 = 3,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.07/11,306.96 = 3,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.07x = 11,306.96 × 3,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.07x = 34,992,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,992,440.60/7,538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.10

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