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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.37, 11,107.49 and 5,547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.37, 11,107.49 and 5,547.89 is: 8,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.37 : 11,107.49 = 5,547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.37/11,107.49 = 5,547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.37x = 11,107.49 × 5,547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.37x = 61,623,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,623,091.03/7,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.67

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