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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.58, 11,272.83 and 3,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.58, 11,272.83 and 3,355.96 is: 5,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.58 : 11,272.83 = 3,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.58/11,272.83 = 3,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.58x = 11,272.83 × 3,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.58x = 37,831,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831,166.57/7,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.70

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