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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.40, 11,331.45 and 6,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.40, 11,331.45 and 6,391.55 is: 9,597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.40 : 11,331.45 = 6,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.40/11,331.45 = 6,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.40x = 11,331.45 × 6,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.40x = 72,425,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,425,529.25/7,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.36

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