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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.53, 10,411.96 and 4,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.53, 10,411.96 and 4,358.40 is: 6,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.53 : 10,411.96 = 4,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.53/10,411.96 = 4,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.53x = 10,411.96 × 4,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.53x = 45,379,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,379,486.46/7,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.89

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