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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.42, 11,341.23 and 3,399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.42, 11,341.23 and 3,399.87 is: 5,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.42 : 11,341.23 = 3,399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.42/11,341.23 = 3,399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.42x = 11,341.23 × 3,399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.42x = 38,558,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,707.64/7,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.05

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