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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.27, 11,131.86 and 5,454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.27, 11,131.86 and 5,454.83 is: 8,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.27 : 11,131.86 = 5,454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.27/11,131.86 = 5,454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.27x = 11,131.86 × 5,454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.27x = 60,722,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,722,452.17/7,419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.42

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