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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.58, 11,347.72 and 3,401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.58, 11,347.72 and 3,401.76 is: 5,104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.58 : 11,347.72 = 3,401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.58/11,347.72 = 3,401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.58x = 11,347.72 × 3,401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.58x = 38,602,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,219.99/7,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.37

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