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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,540.29, 11,312.63 and 3,381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,540.29, 11,312.63 and 3,381.51 is: 5,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,540.29 : 11,312.63 = 3,381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,540.29/11,312.63 = 3,381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,540.29x = 11,312.63 × 3,381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,540.29x = 38,253,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253,754.56/7,540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.25

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