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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.73, 11,135.32 and 3,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.73, 11,135.32 and 3,525.82 is: 5,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.73 : 11,135.32 = 3,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.73/11,135.32 = 3,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.73x = 11,135.32 × 3,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.73x = 39,261,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,097.31/7,422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.31

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