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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.58, 11,277.95 and 3,567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.58, 11,277.95 and 3,567.90 is: 5,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.58 : 11,277.95 = 3,567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.58/11,277.95 = 3,567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.58x = 11,277.95 × 3,567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.58x = 40,238,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238,579.97/7,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.33

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