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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.13, 11,317.81 and 2,927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.13, 11,317.81 and 2,927.13 is: 4,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.13 : 11,317.81 = 2,927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.13/11,317.81 = 2,927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.13x = 11,317.81 × 2,927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.13x = 33,128,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,701.19/7,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.32

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