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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.57, 11,325.38 and 4,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.57, 11,325.38 and 4,263.66 is: 6,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.57 : 11,325.38 = 4,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.57/11,325.38 = 4,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.57x = 11,325.38 × 4,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.57x = 48,287,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287,548.37/7,557.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.30

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