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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.68, 11,289.95 and 3,368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.68, 11,289.95 and 3,368.91 is: 5,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.68 : 11,289.95 = 3,368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.68/11,289.95 = 3,368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.68x = 11,289.95 × 3,368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.68x = 38,034,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,825.45/7,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.32

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