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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.97, 11,287.71 and 3,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.97, 11,287.71 and 3,362.85 is: 5,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.97 : 11,287.71 = 3,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.97/11,287.71 = 3,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.97x = 11,287.71 × 3,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.97x = 37,958,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958,875.57/7,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.05

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