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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.68, 11,273.70 and 6,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.68, 11,273.70 and 6,996.78 is: 10,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.68 : 11,273.70 = 6,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.68/11,273.70 = 6,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.68x = 11,273.70 × 6,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.68x = 78,879,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,879,598.69/7,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.92

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