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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.76, 11,295.72 and 3,631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.76, 11,295.72 and 3,631.50 is: 5,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.76 : 11,295.72 = 3,631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.76/11,295.72 = 3,631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.76x = 11,295.72 × 3,631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.76x = 41,020,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020,407.18/7,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.77

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