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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.61, 11,292.28 and 3,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.61, 11,292.28 and 3,581.34 is: 5,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.61 : 11,292.28 = 3,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.61/11,292.28 = 3,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.61x = 11,292.28 × 3,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.61x = 40,441,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,419.69/7,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.84

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