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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.62, 11,299.78 and 3,586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.62, 11,299.78 and 3,586.34 is: 5,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.62 : 11,299.78 = 3,586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.62/11,299.78 = 3,586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.62x = 11,299.78 × 3,586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.62x = 40,524,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524,853.01/7,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.34

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