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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.23, 11,311.24 and 3,326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.23, 11,311.24 and 3,326.19 is: 4,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.23 : 11,311.24 = 3,326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.23/11,311.24 = 3,326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.23x = 11,311.24 × 3,326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.23x = 37,623,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623,333.38/7,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.73

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