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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.78, 11,319.27 and 4,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.78, 11,319.27 and 4,034.58 is: 6,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.78 : 11,319.27 = 4,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.78/11,319.27 = 4,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.78x = 11,319.27 × 4,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.78x = 45,668,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668,500.36/7,541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.40

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