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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.80, 11,312.70 and 6,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.80, 11,312.70 and 6,159.40 is: 9,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.80 : 11,312.70 = 6,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.80/11,312.70 = 6,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.80x = 11,312.70 × 6,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.80x = 69,679,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,679,444.38/7,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.10

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