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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.72, 11,298.06 and 3,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.72, 11,298.06 and 3,150.36 is: 4,724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.72 : 11,298.06 = 3,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.72/11,298.06 = 3,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.72x = 11,298.06 × 3,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.72x = 35,592,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592,956.30/7,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.49

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