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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,540.72, 10,395.96 and 6,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,540.72, 10,395.96 and 6,359.72 is: 8,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,540.72 : 10,395.96 = 6,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,540.72/10,395.96 = 6,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,540.72x = 10,395.96 × 6,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,540.72x = 66,115,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,115,394.73/7,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.78

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