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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.76, 11,257.08 and 5,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.76, 11,257.08 and 5,546.16 is: 8,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.76 : 11,257.08 = 5,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.76/11,257.08 = 5,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.76x = 11,257.08 × 5,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.76x = 62,433,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,433,566.81/7,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.74

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