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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.44, 11,273.52 and 3,632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.44, 11,273.52 and 3,632.58 is: 5,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.44 : 11,273.52 = 3,632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.44/11,273.52 = 3,632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.44x = 11,273.52 × 3,632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.44x = 40,951,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951,963.28/7,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.80

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