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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.42, 11,301.58 and 4,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.42, 11,301.58 and 4,093.54 is: 6,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.42 : 11,301.58 = 4,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.42/11,301.58 = 4,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.42x = 11,301.58 × 4,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.42x = 46,263,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263,469.79/7,534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.28

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