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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.86, 10,399.83 and 6,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.86, 10,399.83 and 6,554.24 is: 9,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.86 : 10,399.83 = 6,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.86/10,399.83 = 6,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.86x = 10,399.83 × 6,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.86x = 68,162,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,162,981.78/7,554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.40

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