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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.47, 11,269.85 and 3,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.47, 11,269.85 and 3,355.23 is: 5,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.47 : 11,269.85 = 3,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.47/11,269.85 = 3,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.47x = 11,269.85 × 3,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.47x = 37,812,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812,922.04/7,521.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.33

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