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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.33, 11,288.90 and 3,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.33, 11,288.90 and 3,627 is: 5,440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.33 : 11,288.90 = 3,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.33/11,288.90 = 3,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.33x = 11,288.90 × 3,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.33x = 40,944,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944,849.37/7,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.94

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