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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.38, 11,311.37 and 3,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.38, 11,311.37 and 3,325.59 is: 4,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.38 : 11,311.37 = 3,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.38/11,311.37 = 3,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.38x = 11,311.37 × 3,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.38x = 37,616,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,616,978.96/7,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.09

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