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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.73, 11,283.63 and 3,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.73, 11,283.63 and 3,363.58 is: 5,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.73 : 11,283.63 = 3,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.73/11,283.63 = 3,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.73x = 11,283.63 × 3,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.73x = 37,953,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,392.20/7,520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.50

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