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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.46, 11,365.92 and 3,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.46, 11,365.92 and 3,682.26 is: 5,516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.46 : 11,365.92 = 3,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.46/11,365.92 = 3,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.46x = 11,365.92 × 3,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.46x = 41,852,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,272.58/7,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.71

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