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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.56, 11,303.46 and 5,687.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.56, 11,303.46 and 5,687.19 is: 8,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.56 : 11,303.46 = 5,687.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.56/11,303.46 = 5,687.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.56x = 11,303.46 × 5,687.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.56x = 64,284,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284,924.68/7,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.41

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