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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.87, 11,266.49 and 6,160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.87, 11,266.49 and 6,160.91 is: 9,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.87 : 11,266.49 = 6,160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.87/11,266.49 = 6,160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.87x = 11,266.49 × 6,160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.87x = 69,411,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,411,830.91/7,544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.87

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