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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.99, 11,306.85 and 3,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.99, 11,306.85 and 3,377.13 is: 5,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.99 : 11,306.85 = 3,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.99/11,306.85 = 3,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.99x = 11,306.85 × 3,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.99x = 38,184,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,702.34/7,536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.31

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