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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.93, 11,189.89 and 3,552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.93, 11,189.89 and 3,552.49 is: 5,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.93 : 11,189.89 = 3,552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.93/11,189.89 = 3,552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.93x = 11,189.89 × 3,552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.93x = 39,751,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751,972.33/7,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.73

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