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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.49, 10,423.22 and 5,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.49, 10,423.22 and 5,035.14 is: 6,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.49 : 10,423.22 = 5,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.49/10,423.22 = 5,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.49x = 10,423.22 × 5,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.49x = 52,482,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482,371.95/7,555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.26

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