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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553.74, 11,327.43 and 4,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553.74, 11,327.43 and 4,043 is: 6,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553.74 : 11,327.43 = 4,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553.74/11,327.43 = 4,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553.74x = 11,327.43 × 4,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553.74x = 45,796,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,799.49/7,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.80

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