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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.96, 11,332.44 and 3,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.96, 11,332.44 and 3,659.94 is: 5,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.96 : 11,332.44 = 3,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.96/11,332.44 = 3,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.96x = 11,332.44 × 3,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.96x = 41,476,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476,050.45/7,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.91

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