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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.04, 11,269.70 and 5,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.04, 11,269.70 and 5,446.14 is: 8,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.04 : 11,269.70 = 5,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.04/11,269.70 = 5,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.04x = 11,269.70 × 5,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.04x = 61,376,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,376,336.73/7,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.74

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