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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.68, 11,298.94 and 3,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.68, 11,298.94 and 3,374.92 is: 5,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.68 : 11,298.94 = 3,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.68/11,298.94 = 3,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.68x = 11,298.94 × 3,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.68x = 38,133,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133,018.58/7,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.33

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