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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.52, 11,160.42 and 5,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.52, 11,160.42 and 5,481.62 is: 8,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.52 : 11,160.42 = 5,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.52/11,160.42 = 5,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.52x = 11,160.42 × 5,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.52x = 61,177,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,177,125.68/7,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.52

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