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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.87, 11,262.02 and 6,157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.87, 11,262.02 and 6,157.91 is: 9,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.87 : 11,262.02 = 6,157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.87/11,262.02 = 6,157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.87x = 11,262.02 × 6,157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.87x = 69,350,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,350,418.48/7,541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.39

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