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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.81, 11,479.22 and 3,035.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.81, 11,479.22 and 3,035.81 is: 4,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.81 : 11,479.22 = 3,035.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.81/11,479.22 = 3,035.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.81x = 11,479.22 × 3,035.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.81x = 34,848,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848,755.77/7,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.72

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