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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.19, 11,277.33 and 6,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.19, 11,277.33 and 6,998.52 is: 10,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.19 : 11,277.33 = 6,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.19/11,277.33 = 6,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.19x = 11,277.33 × 6,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.19x = 78,924,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,924,635.60/7,555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.42

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