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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.39, 11,266.09 and 3,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.39, 11,266.09 and 3,347.96 is: 5,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.39 : 11,266.09 = 3,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.39/11,266.09 = 3,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.39x = 11,266.09 × 3,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.39x = 37,718,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,353.98/7,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.50

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