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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.28, 11,371.67 and 3,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.28, 11,371.67 and 3,883.25 is: 5,826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.28 : 11,371.67 = 3,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.28/11,371.67 = 3,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.28x = 11,371.67 × 3,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.28x = 44,159,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,159,037.53/7,579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.28

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