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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.93, 11,277.90 and 5,442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.93, 11,277.90 and 5,442.93 is: 8,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.93 : 11,277.90 = 5,442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.93/11,277.90 = 5,442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.93x = 11,277.90 × 5,442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.93x = 61,384,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384,820.25/7,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.62

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