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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.56, 10,349.53 and 7,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.56, 10,349.53 and 7,055.29 is: 9,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.56 : 10,349.53 = 7,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.56/10,349.53 = 7,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.56x = 10,349.53 × 7,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.56x = 73,018,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,018,935.51/7,514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.99

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