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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.55, 11,295.83 and 3,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.55, 11,295.83 and 3,642.55 is: 5,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.55 : 11,295.83 = 3,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.55/11,295.83 = 3,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.55x = 11,295.83 × 3,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.55x = 41,145,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,145,625.57/7,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.83

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