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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.93, 11,318.91 and 4,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.93, 11,318.91 and 4,261.80 is: 6,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.93 : 11,318.91 = 4,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.93/11,318.91 = 4,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.93x = 11,318.91 × 4,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.93x = 48,238,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238,930.64/7,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.71

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