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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.76, 11,303.63 and 5,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.76, 11,303.63 and 5,348.82 is: 8,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.76 : 11,303.63 = 5,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.76/11,303.63 = 5,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.76x = 11,303.63 × 5,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.76x = 60,461,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,461,082.22/7,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.53

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