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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.92, 11,320.40 and 4,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.92, 11,320.40 and 4,262.80 is: 6,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.92 : 11,320.40 = 4,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.92/11,320.40 = 4,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.92x = 11,320.40 × 4,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.92x = 48,256,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256,601.12/7,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.21

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