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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.32, 9,718.26 and 5,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.32, 9,718.26 and 5,555.96 is: 7,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.32 : 9,718.26 = 5,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.32/9,718.26 = 5,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.32x = 9,718.26 × 5,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.32x = 53,994,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,994,263.83/7,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.41

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