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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.57, 10,360.15 and 6,627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.57, 10,360.15 and 6,627.75 is: 9,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.57 : 10,360.15 = 6,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.57/10,360.15 = 6,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.57x = 10,360.15 × 6,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.57x = 68,664,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,664,467.59/7,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.37

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