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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.49, 11,298.98 and 3,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.49, 11,298.98 and 3,091.92 is: 4,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.49 : 11,298.98 = 3,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.49/11,298.98 = 3,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.49x = 11,298.98 × 3,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.49x = 34,935,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,935,526.78/7,535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.13

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