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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.14, 11,377.52 and 3,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.14, 11,377.52 and 3,141.66 is: 4,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.14 : 11,377.52 = 3,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.14/11,377.52 = 3,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.14x = 11,377.52 × 3,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.14x = 35,744,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,307.34/7,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.31

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