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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.35, 11,193.53 and 3,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.35, 11,193.53 and 3,554.91 is: 5,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.35 : 11,193.53 = 3,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.35/11,193.53 = 3,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.35x = 11,193.53 × 3,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.35x = 39,791,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,991.73/7,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.37

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