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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.58, 11,277.33 and 3,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.58, 11,277.33 and 3,358.96 is: 5,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.58 : 11,277.33 = 3,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.58/11,277.33 = 3,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.58x = 11,277.33 × 3,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.58x = 37,880,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880,100.38/7,518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.20

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