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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.28, 10,425.98 and 4,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.28, 10,425.98 and 4,368.06 is: 6,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.28 : 10,425.98 = 4,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.28/10,425.98 = 4,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.28x = 10,425.98 × 4,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.28x = 45,541,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,317.12/7,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.75

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