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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549, 11,326.38 and 2,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549, 11,326.38 and 2,932.36 is: 4,399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549 : 11,326.38 = 2,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549/11,326.38 = 2,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549x = 11,326.38 × 2,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549x = 33,213,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,213,023.66/7,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.66

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