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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.26, 11,311.05 and 4,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.26, 11,311.05 and 4,079.58 is: 6,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.26 : 11,311.05 = 4,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.26/11,311.05 = 4,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.26x = 11,311.05 × 4,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.26x = 46,144,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,333.36/7,543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.29

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