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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.54, 11,317.62 and 3,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.54, 11,317.62 and 3,162.44 is: 4,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.54 : 11,317.62 = 3,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.54/11,317.62 = 3,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.54x = 11,317.62 × 3,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.54x = 35,791,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791,294.19/7,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.00

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