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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.49, 11,298.62 and 5,452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.49, 11,298.62 and 5,452.41 is: 8,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.49 : 11,298.62 = 5,452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.49/11,298.62 = 5,452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.49x = 11,298.62 × 5,452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.49x = 61,604,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,604,764.68/7,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.12

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