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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.40, 11,281.77 and 3,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.40, 11,281.77 and 3,363.54 is: 5,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.40 : 11,281.77 = 3,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.40/11,281.77 = 3,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.40x = 11,281.77 × 3,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.40x = 37,946,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,946,684.67/7,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.81

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