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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,564.56, 11,325.96 and 5,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,564.56, 11,325.96 and 5,709.96 is: 8,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,564.56 : 11,325.96 = 5,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,564.56/11,325.96 = 5,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,564.56x = 11,325.96 × 5,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,564.56x = 64,670,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670,778.56/7,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.18

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