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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.24, 10,417.77 and 4,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.24, 10,417.77 and 4,362.39 is: 6,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.24 : 10,417.77 = 4,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.24/10,417.77 = 4,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.24x = 10,417.77 × 4,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.24x = 45,446,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,375.67/7,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.20

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