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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.70, 11,312.25 and 5,700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.70, 11,312.25 and 5,700.92 is: 8,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.70 : 11,312.25 = 5,700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.70/11,312.25 = 5,700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.70x = 11,312.25 × 5,700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.70x = 64,490,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,490,232.27/7,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.31

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