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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.58, 11,268.33 and 3,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.58, 11,268.33 and 3,352.96 is: 5,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.58 : 11,268.33 = 3,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.58/11,268.33 = 3,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.58x = 11,268.33 × 3,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.58x = 37,782,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,782,259.76/7,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.20

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