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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.23, 11,340.03 and 4,639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.23, 11,340.03 and 4,639.23 is: 6,963.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.23 : 11,340.03 = 4,639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.23/11,340.03 = 4,639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.23x = 11,340.03 × 4,639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.23x = 52,609,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,609,007.38/7,555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.26

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