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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.54, 9,732.66 and 6,342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.54, 9,732.66 and 6,342.03 is: 8,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.54 : 9,732.66 = 6,342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.54/9,732.66 = 6,342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.54x = 9,732.66 × 6,342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.54x = 61,724,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724,797.92/7,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.42

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