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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.33, 9,719.06 and 5,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.33, 9,719.06 and 5,555.27 is: 7,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.33 : 9,719.06 = 5,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.33/9,719.06 = 5,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.33x = 9,719.06 × 5,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.33x = 53,991,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991,998.97/7,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.08

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