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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.83, 11,306.52 and 3,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.83, 11,306.52 and 3,095.34 is: 4,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.83 : 11,306.52 = 3,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.83/11,306.52 = 3,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.83x = 11,306.52 × 3,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.83x = 34,997,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,997,523.62/7,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.92

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