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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.74, 11,317.05 and 4,103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.74, 11,317.05 and 4,103.86 is: 6,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.74 : 11,317.05 = 4,103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.74/11,317.05 = 4,103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.74x = 11,317.05 × 4,103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.74x = 46,443,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,532.23/7,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.75

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