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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.63, 11,322.73 and 6,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.63, 11,322.73 and 6,732.64 is: 10,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.63 : 11,322.73 = 6,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.63/11,322.73 = 6,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.63x = 11,322.73 × 6,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.63x = 76,231,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,231,864.91/7,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.42

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