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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.59, 11,325.62 and 3,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.59, 11,325.62 and 3,852.56 is: 5,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.59 : 11,325.62 = 3,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.59/11,325.62 = 3,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.59x = 11,325.62 × 3,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.59x = 43,632,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632,668.53/7,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.24

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