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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.30, 11,327.19 and 5,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.30, 11,327.19 and 5,372.02 is: 8,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.30 : 11,327.19 = 5,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.30/11,327.19 = 5,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.30x = 11,327.19 × 5,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.30x = 60,849,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,849,891.22/7,549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.34

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