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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.42, 11,275.66 and 5,441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.42, 11,275.66 and 5,441.43 is: 8,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.42 : 11,275.66 = 5,441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.42/11,275.66 = 5,441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.42x = 11,275.66 × 5,441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.42x = 61,355,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355,669.65/7,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.37

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