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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.34, 11,286.42 and 3,363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.34, 11,286.42 and 3,363.51 is: 5,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.34 : 11,286.42 = 3,363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.34/11,286.42 = 3,363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.34x = 11,286.42 × 3,363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.34x = 37,961,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,961,986.53/7,523.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.90

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