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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.74, 11,308.91 and 3,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.74, 11,308.91 and 3,098.60 is: 4,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.74 : 11,308.91 = 3,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.74/11,308.91 = 3,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.74x = 11,308.91 × 3,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.74x = 35,041,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041,788.53/7,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.38

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