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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,401.51, 11,087.69 and 5,554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,401.51, 11,087.69 and 5,554.71 is: 8,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401.51 : 11,087.69 = 5,554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401.51/11,087.69 = 5,554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401.51x = 11,087.69 × 5,554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401.51x = 61,588,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,874.75/7,401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.12

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