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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.28, 11,067.57 and 3,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.28, 11,067.57 and 3,682.59 is: 5,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.28 : 11,067.57 = 3,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.28/11,067.57 = 3,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.28x = 11,067.57 × 3,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.28x = 40,757,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,757,322.61/7,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.97

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