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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,752.30, 11,626.38 and 3,368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,752.30, 11,626.38 and 3,368.73 is: 5,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,752.30 : 11,626.38 = 3,368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,752.30/11,626.38 = 3,368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,752.30x = 11,626.38 × 3,368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,752.30x = 39,166,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,135.10/7,752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.20

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