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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.96, 11,292.44 and 3,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.96, 11,292.44 and 3,363.56 is: 5,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.96 : 11,292.44 = 3,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.96/11,292.44 = 3,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.96x = 11,292.44 × 3,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.96x = 37,982,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,799.49/7,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.57

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