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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.39, 11,287.43 and 3,083.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.39, 11,287.43 and 3,083.29 is: 4,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.39 : 11,287.43 = 3,083.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.39/11,287.43 = 3,083.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.39x = 11,287.43 × 3,083.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.39x = 34,802,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802,420.04/7,522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.51

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