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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553.82, 10,423.74 and 4,364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553.82, 10,423.74 and 4,364.61 is: 6,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553.82 : 10,423.74 = 4,364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553.82/10,423.74 = 4,364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553.82x = 10,423.74 × 4,364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553.82x = 45,495,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,583.48/7,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.86

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