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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.72, 11,282.58 and 3,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.72, 11,282.58 and 3,360.72 is: 5,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.72 : 11,282.58 = 3,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.72/11,282.58 = 3,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.72x = 11,282.58 × 3,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.72x = 37,917,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,917,592.26/7,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.08

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