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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.96, 11,290.18 and 3,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.96, 11,290.18 and 3,312.16 is: 4,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.96 : 11,290.18 = 3,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.96/11,290.18 = 3,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.96x = 11,290.18 × 3,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.96x = 37,394,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,394,882.59/7,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.51

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