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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.55, 11,294.33 and 3,641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.55, 11,294.33 and 3,641.55 is: 5,462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.55 : 11,294.33 = 3,641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.55/11,294.33 = 3,641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.55x = 11,294.33 × 3,641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.55x = 41,128,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128,849.20/7,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.33

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