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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.69, 11,298.56 and 5,668.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.69, 11,298.56 and 5,668.01 is: 8,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.69 : 11,298.56 = 5,668.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.69/11,298.56 = 5,668.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.69x = 11,298.56 × 5,668.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.69x = 64,040,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,040,266.23/7,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.04

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