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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.34, 11,299.50 and 3,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.34, 11,299.50 and 3,641.76 is: 5,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.34 : 11,299.50 = 3,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.34/11,299.50 = 3,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.34x = 11,299.50 × 3,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.34x = 41,150,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150,067.12/7,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.43

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