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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.38, 10,415.62 and 6,145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.38, 10,415.62 and 6,145.73 is: 8,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.38 : 10,415.62 = 6,145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.38/10,415.62 = 6,145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.38x = 10,415.62 × 6,145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.38x = 64,011,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,612.26/7,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.08

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