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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.44, 11,311.56 and 3,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.44, 11,311.56 and 3,381.68 is: 5,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.44 : 11,311.56 = 3,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.44/11,311.56 = 3,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.44x = 11,311.56 × 3,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.44x = 38,252,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252,076.22/7,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.25

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