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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.99, 10,424.28 and 4,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.99, 10,424.28 and 4,368.70 is: 6,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.99 : 10,424.28 = 4,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.99/10,424.28 = 4,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.99x = 10,424.28 × 4,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.99x = 45,540,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540,541.11/7,555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.08

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