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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.68, 11,189.51 and 3,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.68, 11,189.51 and 3,552.24 is: 5,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.68 : 11,189.51 = 3,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.68/11,189.51 = 3,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.68x = 11,189.51 × 3,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.68x = 39,747,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,747,825.00/7,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.36

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