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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.43, 11,308.34 and 3,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.43, 11,308.34 and 3,376.46 is: 5,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.43 : 11,308.34 = 3,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.43/11,308.34 = 3,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.43x = 11,308.34 × 3,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.43x = 38,182,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182,157.68/7,537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.67

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