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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.16, 11,269.53 and 5,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.16, 11,269.53 and 5,441.45 is: 8,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.16 : 11,269.53 = 5,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.16/11,269.53 = 5,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.16x = 11,269.53 × 5,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.16x = 61,322,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,527.67/7,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.45

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