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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.49, 11,101.84 and 5,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.49, 11,101.84 and 5,537.25 is: 8,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.49 : 11,101.84 = 5,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.49/11,101.84 = 5,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.49x = 11,101.84 × 5,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.49x = 61,473,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473,649.70/7,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.73

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