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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.52, 11,076.42 and 3,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.52, 11,076.42 and 3,002.52 is: 4,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.52 : 11,076.42 = 3,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.52/11,076.42 = 3,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.52x = 11,076.42 × 3,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.52x = 33,257,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257,172.58/7,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.85

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