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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.20, 11,314.80 and 7,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.20, 11,314.80 and 7,413.60 is: 11,120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.20 : 11,314.80 = 7,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.20/11,314.80 = 7,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.20x = 11,314.80 × 7,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.20x = 83,883,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,883,401.28/7,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,120.40

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