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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.41, 11,087.91 and 5,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.41, 11,087.91 and 5,541.60 is: 8,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.41 : 11,087.91 = 5,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.41/11,087.91 = 5,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.41x = 11,087.91 × 5,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.41x = 61,444,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,762.06/7,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.21

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