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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.95, 10,261.83 and 5,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.95, 10,261.83 and 5,557.10 is: 7,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.95 : 10,261.83 = 5,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.95/10,261.83 = 5,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.95x = 10,261.83 × 5,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.95x = 57,025,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,025,964.18/7,440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.81

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