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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.68, 11,328.63 and 3,601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.68, 11,328.63 and 3,601.05 is: 5,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.68 : 11,328.63 = 3,601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.68/11,328.63 = 3,601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.68x = 11,328.63 × 3,601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.68x = 40,794,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,794,963.06/7,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.39

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