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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.34, 11,314.08 and 3,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.34, 11,314.08 and 3,595.19 is: 5,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.34 : 11,314.08 = 3,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.34/11,314.08 = 3,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.34x = 11,314.08 × 3,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.34x = 40,676,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676,210.70/7,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.62

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