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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.62, 11,291.91 and 3,631.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.62, 11,291.91 and 3,631.30 is: 5,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.62 : 11,291.91 = 3,631.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.62/11,291.91 = 3,631.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.62x = 11,291.91 × 3,631.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.62x = 41,004,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004,312.78/7,523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.08

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