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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.05, 11,366.79 and 3,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.05, 11,366.79 and 3,425.96 is: 5,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.05 : 11,366.79 = 3,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.05/11,366.79 = 3,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.05x = 11,366.79 × 3,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.05x = 38,942,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,167.87/7,583.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.43

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