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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.59, 11,324.09 and 4,628.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.59, 11,324.09 and 4,628.59 is: 6,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.59 : 11,324.09 = 4,628.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.59/11,324.09 = 4,628.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.59x = 11,324.09 × 4,628.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.59x = 52,414,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,414,569.73/7,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.31

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