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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.74, 10,423.44 and 4,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.74, 10,423.44 and 4,409.94 is: 6,086.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.74 : 10,423.44 = 4,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.74/10,423.44 = 4,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.74x = 10,423.44 × 4,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.74x = 45,966,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,966,744.99/7,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.10

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