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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.37, 11,281.41 and 3,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.37, 11,281.41 and 3,825.70 is: 5,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.37 : 11,281.41 = 3,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.37/11,281.41 = 3,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.37x = 11,281.41 × 3,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.37x = 43,159,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159,262.03/7,525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.17

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