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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.27, 10,423.29 and 4,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.27, 10,423.29 and 4,367.98 is: 6,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.27 : 10,423.29 = 4,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.27/10,423.29 = 4,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.27x = 10,423.29 × 4,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.27x = 45,528,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528,700.41/7,555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.09

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