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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.79, 11,314.88 and 3,383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.79, 11,314.88 and 3,383.01 is: 5,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.79 : 11,314.88 = 3,383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.79/11,314.88 = 3,383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.79x = 11,314.88 × 3,383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.79x = 38,278,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,278,335.27/7,541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.50

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