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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.24, 11,305.62 and 6,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.24, 11,305.62 and 6,725.88 is: 10,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.24 : 11,305.62 = 6,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.24/11,305.62 = 6,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.24x = 11,305.62 × 6,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.24x = 76,040,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,040,243.45/7,557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.91

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