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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.44, 10,727.72 and 4,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.44, 10,727.72 and 4,555.04 is: 6,823.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.44 : 10,727.72 = 4,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.44/10,727.72 = 4,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.44x = 10,727.72 × 4,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.44x = 48,865,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865,193.71/7,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.38

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