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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.32, 11,309.48 and 4,036.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.32, 11,309.48 and 4,036.75 is: 6,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.32 : 11,309.48 = 4,036.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.32/11,309.48 = 4,036.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.32x = 11,309.48 × 4,036.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.32x = 45,653,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,653,543.39/7,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.38

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