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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.76, 11,312.62 and 5,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.76, 11,312.62 and 5,354.82 is: 8,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.76 : 11,312.62 = 5,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.76/11,312.62 = 5,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.76x = 11,312.62 × 5,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.76x = 60,577,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577,043.83/7,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.52

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