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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.56, 11,307.84 and 5,592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.56, 11,307.84 and 5,592.13 is: 8,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.56 : 11,307.84 = 5,592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.56/11,307.84 = 5,592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.56x = 11,307.84 × 5,592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.56x = 63,234,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,234,911.30/7,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.20

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