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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.47, 11,302.85 and 3,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.47, 11,302.85 and 3,373.11 is: 5,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.47 : 11,302.85 = 3,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.47/11,302.85 = 3,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.47x = 11,302.85 × 3,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.47x = 38,125,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125,764.80/7,533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.85

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