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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.59, 11,285.30 and 3,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.59, 11,285.30 and 3,362.76 is: 5,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.59 : 11,285.30 = 3,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.59/11,285.30 = 3,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.59x = 11,285.30 × 3,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.59x = 37,949,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949,766.83/7,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.77

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