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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.55, 11,176.23 and 5,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.55, 11,176.23 and 5,364.80 is: 8,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.55 : 11,176.23 = 5,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.55/11,176.23 = 5,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.55x = 11,176.23 × 5,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.55x = 59,958,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,958,238.70/7,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.49

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