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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.20, 10,388.37 and 6,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.20, 10,388.37 and 6,354.22 is: 8,760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.20 : 10,388.37 = 6,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.20/10,388.37 = 6,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.20x = 10,388.37 × 6,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.20x = 66,009,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,009,988.42/7,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,760.22

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