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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.59, 11,288.30 and 3,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.59, 11,288.30 and 3,364.76 is: 5,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.59 : 11,288.30 = 3,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.59/11,288.30 = 3,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.59x = 11,288.30 × 3,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.59x = 37,982,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,431.70/7,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.77

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