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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.76, 11,323.26 and 3,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.76, 11,323.26 and 3,601.32 is: 5,400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.76 : 11,323.26 = 3,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.76/11,323.26 = 3,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.76x = 11,323.26 × 3,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.76x = 40,778,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778,682.70/7,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.61

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