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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.15, 11,293.50 and 4,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.15, 11,293.50 and 4,241.34 is: 6,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.15 : 11,293.50 = 4,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.15/11,293.50 = 4,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.15x = 11,293.50 × 4,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.15x = 47,899,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899,545.50/7,535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.81

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