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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.24, 11,325.91 and 4,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.24, 11,325.91 and 4,047.66 is: 6,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.24 : 11,325.91 = 4,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.24/11,325.91 = 4,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.24x = 11,325.91 × 4,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.24x = 45,843,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843,432.87/7,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.77

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