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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.91, 11,326.37 and 3,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.91, 11,326.37 and 3,173.27 is: 4,759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.91 : 11,326.37 = 3,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.91/11,326.37 = 3,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.91x = 11,326.37 × 3,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.91x = 35,941,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941,557.63/7,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.90

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