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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.97, 11,305.31 and 3,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.97, 11,305.31 and 3,834.69 is: 5,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.97 : 11,305.31 = 3,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.97/11,305.31 = 3,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.97x = 11,305.31 × 3,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.97x = 43,352,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,340.03/7,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.31

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