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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.34, 11,253.15 and 3,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.34, 11,253.15 and 3,606 is: 5,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.34 : 11,253.15 = 3,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.34/11,253.15 = 3,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.34x = 11,253.15 × 3,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.34x = 40,578,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,858.90/7,505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.66

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