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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.34, 11,284.92 and 3,362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.34, 11,284.92 and 3,362.51 is: 5,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.34 : 11,284.92 = 3,362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.34/11,284.92 = 3,362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.34x = 11,284.92 × 3,362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.34x = 37,945,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,945,684.56/7,522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.40

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