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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.79, 11,266.37 and 6,160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.79, 11,266.37 and 6,160.83 is: 9,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.79 : 11,266.37 = 6,160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.79/11,266.37 = 6,160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.79x = 11,266.37 × 6,160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.79x = 69,410,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,410,190.29/7,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.75

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