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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.32, 11,299.49 and 3,370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.32, 11,299.49 and 3,370.59 is: 5,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.32 : 11,299.49 = 3,370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.32/11,299.49 = 3,370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.32x = 11,299.49 × 3,370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.32x = 38,085,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085,948.00/7,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.65

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