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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.91, 11,242.89 and 3,547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.91, 11,242.89 and 3,547.62 is: 5,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.91 : 11,242.89 = 3,547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.91/11,242.89 = 3,547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.91x = 11,242.89 × 3,547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.91x = 39,885,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885,501.42/7,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.26

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