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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.28, 11,314.86 and 5,356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.28, 11,314.86 and 5,356.35 is: 8,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.28 : 11,314.86 = 5,356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.28/11,314.86 = 5,356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.28x = 11,314.86 × 5,356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.28x = 60,606,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606,350.36/7,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.78

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