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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,547.27, 11,304.38 and 5,349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,547.27, 11,304.38 and 5,349.33 is: 8,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,547.27 : 11,304.38 = 5,349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,547.27/11,304.38 = 5,349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,547.27x = 11,304.38 × 5,349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,547.27x = 60,470,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,832.32/7,547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.28

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