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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.52, 11,314.95 and 3,165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.52, 11,314.95 and 3,165.25 is: 4,747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.52 : 11,314.95 = 3,165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.52/11,314.95 = 3,165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.52x = 11,314.95 × 3,165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.52x = 35,814,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814,645.49/7,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.11

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