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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.63, 10,425.57 and 4,197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.63, 10,425.57 and 4,197.59 is: 5,792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.63 : 10,425.57 = 4,197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.63/10,425.57 = 4,197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.63x = 10,425.57 × 4,197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.63x = 43,762,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,231.99/7,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.77

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