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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.92, 11,340.48 and 3,399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.92, 11,340.48 and 3,399.37 is: 5,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.92 : 11,340.48 = 3,399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.92/11,340.48 = 3,399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.92x = 11,340.48 × 3,399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.92x = 38,550,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,487.50/7,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.30

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