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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.72, 11,262.66 and 5,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.72, 11,262.66 and 5,497.50 is: 7,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.72 : 11,262.66 = 5,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.72/11,262.66 = 5,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.72x = 11,262.66 × 5,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.72x = 61,916,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,916,473.35/8,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.72

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