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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.53, 11,280.29 and 5,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.53, 11,280.29 and 5,444.55 is: 8,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.53 : 11,280.29 = 5,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.53/11,280.29 = 5,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.53x = 11,280.29 × 5,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.53x = 61,416,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416,075.70/7,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.03

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