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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.52, 11,287.62 and 5,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.52, 11,287.62 and 5,067.54 is: 7,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.52 : 11,287.62 = 5,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.52/11,287.62 = 5,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.52x = 11,287.62 × 5,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.52x = 57,200,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200,465.85/7,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.72

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