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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.40, 11,295.30 and 3,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.40, 11,295.30 and 3,377.40 is: 5,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.40 : 11,295.30 = 3,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.40/11,295.30 = 3,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.40x = 11,295.30 × 3,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.40x = 38,148,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,746.22/7,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.60

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