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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.81, 11,162.76 and 3,545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.81, 11,162.76 and 3,545.49 is: 5,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.81 : 11,162.76 = 3,545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.81/11,162.76 = 3,545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.81x = 11,162.76 × 3,545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.81x = 39,577,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,453.95/7,443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.83

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