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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.96, 10,268.73 and 5,562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.96, 10,268.73 and 5,562.11 is: 7,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.96 : 10,268.73 = 5,562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.96/10,268.73 = 5,562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.96x = 10,268.73 × 5,562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.96x = 57,115,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,115,805.82/7,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.71

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