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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.63, 11,323.59 and 3,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.63, 11,323.59 and 3,854.74 is: 5,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.63 : 11,323.59 = 3,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.63/11,323.59 = 3,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.63x = 11,323.59 × 3,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.63x = 43,649,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649,495.32/7,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.08

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