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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.68, 11,245.74 and 3,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.68, 11,245.74 and 3,339.52 is: 5,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.68 : 11,245.74 = 3,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.68/11,245.74 = 3,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.68x = 11,245.74 × 3,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.68x = 37,555,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,373.64/7,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.60

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