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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.67, 11,279.17 and 3,568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.67, 11,279.17 and 3,568.93 is: 5,346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.67 : 11,279.17 = 3,568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.67/11,279.17 = 3,568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.67x = 11,279.17 × 3,568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.67x = 40,254,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,523.30/7,529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.12

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