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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.66, 11,273.28 and 5,443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.66, 11,273.28 and 5,443.95 is: 8,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.66 : 11,273.28 = 5,443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.66/11,273.28 = 5,443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.66x = 11,273.28 × 5,443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.66x = 61,371,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,371,172.66/7,510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.21

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