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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.55, 10,366.11 and 6,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.55, 10,366.11 and 6,099.80 is: 8,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.55 : 10,366.11 = 6,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.55/10,366.11 = 6,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.55x = 10,366.11 × 6,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.55x = 63,231,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,145.95/7,514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.50

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