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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.32, 11,283.90 and 3,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.32, 11,283.90 and 3,368.44 is: 5,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.32 : 11,283.90 = 3,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.32/11,283.90 = 3,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.32x = 11,283.90 × 3,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.32x = 38,009,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,140.12/7,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.15

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