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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.77, 11,288.36 and 3,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.77, 11,288.36 and 3,363.43 is: 5,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.77 : 11,288.36 = 3,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.77/11,288.36 = 3,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.77x = 11,288.36 × 3,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.77x = 37,967,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,967,608.67/7,523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.35

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