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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.71, 11,346.93 and 3,121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.71, 11,346.93 and 3,121.36 is: 4,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.71 : 11,346.93 = 3,121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.71/11,346.93 = 3,121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.71x = 11,346.93 × 3,121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.71x = 35,417,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,825.06/7,563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.60

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