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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.51, 11,307.06 and 3,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.51, 11,307.06 and 3,322.71 is: 4,981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.51 : 11,307.06 = 3,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.51/11,307.06 = 3,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.51x = 11,307.06 × 3,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.51x = 37,570,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570,081.33/7,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.78

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