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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.64, 11,297.34 and 5,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.64, 11,297.34 and 5,984.28 is: 8,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.64 : 11,297.34 = 5,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.64/11,297.34 = 5,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.64x = 11,297.34 × 5,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.64x = 67,606,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,606,445.82/7,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.42

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