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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.62, 11,274.99 and 3,565.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.62, 11,274.99 and 3,565.94 is: 5,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.62 : 11,274.99 = 3,565.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.62/11,274.99 = 3,565.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.62x = 11,274.99 × 3,565.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.62x = 40,205,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,966.03/7,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.38

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