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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.02, 11,291.73 and 3,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.02, 11,291.73 and 3,365.68 is: 5,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.02 : 11,291.73 = 3,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.02/11,291.73 = 3,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.02x = 11,291.73 × 3,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.02x = 38,004,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004,349.83/7,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.73

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