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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.35, 10,423.12 and 4,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.35, 10,423.12 and 4,717.32 is: 6,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.35 : 10,423.12 = 4,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.35/10,423.12 = 4,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.35x = 10,423.12 × 4,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.35x = 49,169,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169,192.44/7,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.73

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