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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.98, 11,239.52 and 3,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.98, 11,239.52 and 3,332.01 is: 4,998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.98 : 11,239.52 = 3,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.98/11,239.52 = 3,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.98x = 11,239.52 × 3,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.98x = 37,450,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450,176.38/7,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.04

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