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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.12, 11,327.85 and 5,471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.12, 11,327.85 and 5,471.91 is: 8,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.12 : 11,327.85 = 5,471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.12/11,327.85 = 5,471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.12x = 11,327.85 × 5,471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.12x = 61,984,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984,975.69/7,557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.20

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