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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.36, 11,276.66 and 3,301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.36, 11,276.66 and 3,301.89 is: 4,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.36 : 11,276.66 = 3,301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.36/11,276.66 = 3,301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.36x = 11,276.66 × 3,301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.36x = 37,234,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234,274.38/7,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.13

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