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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.54, 10,711.49 and 3,633.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.54, 10,711.49 and 3,633.29 is: 5,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.54 : 10,711.49 = 3,633.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.54/10,711.49 = 3,633.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.54x = 10,711.49 × 3,633.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.54x = 38,917,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,917,877.78/7,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.13

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