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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.89, 11,252.13 and 3,342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.89, 11,252.13 and 3,342.69 is: 5,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.89 : 11,252.13 = 3,342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.89/11,252.13 = 3,342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.89x = 11,252.13 × 3,342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.89x = 37,612,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,612,382.43/7,504.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.72

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