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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.57, 11,258.26 and 3,344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.57, 11,258.26 and 3,344.51 is: 5,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.57 : 11,258.26 = 3,344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.57/11,258.26 = 3,344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.57x = 11,258.26 × 3,344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.57x = 37,653,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,363.15/7,505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.72

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