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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.64, 11,355.54 and 5,390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.64, 11,355.54 and 5,390.76 is: 8,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.64 : 11,355.54 = 5,390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.64/11,355.54 = 5,390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.64x = 11,355.54 × 5,390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.64x = 61,214,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,990.81/7,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.37

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