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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.23, 11,326.51 and 3,168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.23, 11,326.51 and 3,168.51 is: 4,752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.23 : 11,326.51 = 3,168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.23/11,326.51 = 3,168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.23x = 11,326.51 × 3,168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.23x = 35,888,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888,160.20/7,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.00

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