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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.72, 10,392.84 and 6,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.72, 10,392.84 and 6,537.60 is: 9,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.72 : 10,392.84 = 6,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.72/10,392.84 = 6,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.72x = 10,392.84 × 6,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.72x = 67,944,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,944,230.78/7,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.68

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