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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.03, 10,425.58 and 4,720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.03, 10,425.58 and 4,720.97 is: 6,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.03 : 10,425.58 = 4,720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.03/10,425.58 = 4,720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.03x = 10,425.58 × 4,720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.03x = 49,218,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,910.78/7,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.31

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