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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.76, 11,315.07 and 4,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.76, 11,315.07 and 4,264.71 is: 6,391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.76 : 11,315.07 = 4,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.76/11,315.07 = 4,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.76x = 11,315.07 × 4,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.76x = 48,255,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,255,492.18/7,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.66

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