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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.40, 11,301.90 and 6,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.40, 11,301.90 and 6,573.40 is: 9,845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.40 : 11,301.90 = 6,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.40/11,301.90 = 6,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.40x = 11,301.90 × 6,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.40x = 74,291,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291,909.46/7,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.99

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