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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.52, 11,220.94 and 6,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.52, 11,220.94 and 6,377.44 is: 9,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.52 : 11,220.94 = 6,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.52/11,220.94 = 6,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.52x = 11,220.94 × 6,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.52x = 71,560,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,560,871.59/7,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.91

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